CPL593H
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Originally Posted by CPL593H /img/forum/go_quote.gif DRM |
Originally Posted by etiolate /img/forum/go_quote.gif itunes is drm-free... |
Originally Posted by etiolate /img/forum/go_quote.gif well... sorry if you have an old computer. or if 5-10 second load times annoy you. |
Originally Posted by etiolate /img/forum/go_quote.gif hmmm. well i guess that's one of the many tabs on the program... you don't have to click it if you hate the idea of buying music. i actually use the itunes store a lot to find new music because it's quite beautifully written to know similar artists you might like. (i know this feature isn't uncommon, but the one in itunes really works well) this, and pandora, is how i find a lot of new music. |
Originally Posted by centerfold /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think that's a pretty ignorant response. Plenty of people here have pretty fantastic computer rigs (take a look), so it the itunes slowness goes way beyond that. I switched from itunes to foobar a while back and don't regret it at all. It wasn't only the load-up time that was faster, but just the overall feel of it too. Also, if there is another program that takes up less memory/cpu usage, wouldn't that be considers a positive reason to switch away from itunes, instead of "maybe I should get a brand new computer so I can run itunes quickly!" |
Originally Posted by paaj /img/forum/go_quote.gif People disliking iTunes are not using it on Mac |
Originally Posted by brooce /img/forum/go_quote.gif * Slow * Loads ram-resident module in background even when not being used and even if you don't use an iPod (I hate bloat and inefficiency and dislike 98% of portable audio devices on sale today, iPods included) * Can't do FLAC or Ogg Vorbis (both royalty-free for Apple to implement and essential for me to even consider it) * Proprietary database with machine limitations * One-way transfers - to the(ir) device only - unless you're into hacks to let you transfer songs from your iPod to a PC, too. Lock-down is unpretty. A bit unfair to bring up their devices, but you have to mention their devices when you mention iTunes; they interface with it. * No ability to rip in FLAC or Ogg Vorbis and generally far less scope for customisability * I generally hate software with 'kitchen sink' syndrome - doing too many things you don't need and/or not doing the things you want it to do efficiently. When I want to play music, I want it to load up fast and react quickly to all my wishes and not take up huge screen real-estate to do it well. When I want to convert files, I want that done quickly and easily. Etc. It's simply a question of what type of user you are. * iTunes is not really the type of program you can have sitting as a small square on your desktop and pull up quickly when working with many other programs open, at least not as quickly as I'd like There's lots of bloated software out there, so the blame can't just go to iTunes (Adobe Reader, anyone?), but those are my priorities in a player/ripper. It's fairly easy to use, even though I found some basics extremely frustrating and illogical the last time I used it (probably because I'm more of a 'tinkerer') |
Originally Posted by Mr C /img/forum/go_quote.gif Everyone that likes I tunes (if you have a ipod and have to go through it I guess your screwed) try foobar or mediamonkey for a week, you'll see. |