iTunes 5.0

As C.K. mentioned iTunes 5.0 is out and about, plus it is available for download (Mac and PC, natch). So what's new in 5.0? The biggest difference is that the application looks different. Apple is calling it 'streamlined'; I like to think of it as closer to nirvana.
Other new features:
- Searchbar: like Spotlight for your tunes, only it isn't
- Smart shuffle: even more randomer!
- Sync from Outlook: You know, the PC only email client?
- Playlist folders: and a chorus of angels sings.
- Parental Control: never trust your children
- Album reviews: Apple knows what you should listen to.
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Source: http://www.apple.com/itunes/
As C.K. mentioned iTunes 5.0 is out and about, plus it is available for download (Mac and PC, natch). So what's new in 5.0? The biggest...
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I cannot download iTunes 5. I have been trying for a week. I have 4 installed. When I click on the updates option it takes me to the Apple download page but the left side of the screen is just an empty blue box with no download options. The right side has a box showing the benefits of version 5. Anyone have ANY ideas on how I can download the update version? Thanks!
September 18 2005 at 2:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'm on Panther and have just updated to Itunes 5...hmm, I wasn't expecting the new look and when I saw it I sat looking at it thinking "Do I like it or not?" I'm still not quite sure, probably because it doesn't match anything else in Panther. It looks 'flat' compared with the previous Itunes. I always liked the brushed metal, but I know many didn't. I do agree it may be time to move on but I'm sure sure Apple have got the look quite right. It probably looks better in Tiger where everything is in this new look I guess. They still haven't added any new features to the graphic equalizer. Third party plugins provide surround sound and many other effects, to play around with your music. Personally I don't like too many effects, but for those who do, Itunes doesn't have many. Overall I'm pleased apple are advancing in technology and products, especially with the ipod nano just realeased, a great piece of kit!!!
September 10 2005 at 6:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHas anyone else noticed poor playback while streaming to an AirPort Express? I never had problems before, music played AT ALL TIMES while I am home to my home theater, and I never got skips. I installed the updaye, and now frequently the streaming just stops. I watched it happen a second ago, and iTunes seemingly struggles to play where it left off, seconds roll by way too fast, stops playing again. Has anyone else noticed this?
September 10 2005 at 6:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySkip When Shuffling doesn't seem to work on my (3G) iPod, only on iTunes!
September 10 2005 at 2:34 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI'm glad they got rid of the brushed metal, but I liked the more rounded info bar. And one new thing I noticed that is bugging me is... IT SCROLLS TOO FAST! It scrolls about 5 songs, then goes into super fast mode. Very annoying.
September 08 2005 at 5:57 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySearch bar? How is that new?
September 08 2005 at 5:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI like how you can choose to Remember Playback Position for any track, including MP3s. Before I used to convert long podcasts after downloading them in order to listen to them a chunk at a time.
September 08 2005 at 12:48 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply"Far better than the hideous brushed metal. Simple, graceful gradients, easy on the eyes while still coyly giving the impression of 3 dimensional space. The glossy lcd track window is far more interesting than the previous version." To each his own, it's true. But dude, seriously, those gradient's are far from graceful (I could pull off the desired effect they wanted better in Fireworks) and it's far from easy on the eyes. I don't want an LCD track that's interesting, I want one that doesn't annoy the snot out of me by looking like there's something wrong with it.
September 07 2005 at 11:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAnyone else notice that WMA is now what is chosen for you in itunes as your "import using"... Perhaps as sign of things to come. I might be wrong but i think WMA importing wasnt even an option in the other version(s).
September 07 2005 at 8:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPodcasts now showing in the library - Fantastic! Now we can use smart playlists to manage syncing podcasts to the ipod - Play Count = 0 anyone! This was the biggest oversight in 4.9.
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