iTunes idea

[bjurusik]

I think Apple should include an option in the next release of iTunes which displays cover art. I have very few playlists in the source window, which results in a lot of wasted space. The space could easily be turned into a window for displaying the cover art. A button could be added too in order to scroll through the cover art, booklet, and back. I dunno, just an idea.

[jsepeta]

i'd love to see iTunes minimize as small as Winamp on my PC. it's really tiny, and shows the contols (play, pause, etc.) as well as the name of the song and artist that are playing. it's a real help when i'm checking out my mp3's to make sure they sound ok.

does anyone know if iTunes supports audio plugins like winamp? that would be cool, to add compression, reverb, and other effects besides EQ.

[apb3]

this would also be a cool thing in Watson (TM). They already have the movie previews/trailers/posters under the showtimes....

Ever used it. I live by it now! But living in Boston may make it more useful since we have a lot of "events" going on, but the other modules are location-irrelevant. Give it a shot, yhe new modules they are continuously adding are great. (no I don't work for them, just paid the shareware fee -- worth every penny).

Back on topic.... iTunes could take a page from the way Watson does this. Obviously, it's doable technologically speaking. maybe TM/copyright issues could get messy. Anyway I think it would be cool too. Also have an option to click on the CD cover and buy the CD (from CDnow or maybe Apple's own music store -- heheh). Music channels on my Directv do it al the time and not just with CDs.

And, the cover art just for the cover art's sake would make it worthwhile to artists/fans/etc... The bands need to Beeatch slap them record company maggots and start getting a say in what they do.

Too bad Apple (computer) had that thing with Apple (records) to not, basically, have a label. I can't quite remember the agreement exactly. Maybe this should be re-thought what with the Digital Hub push and all...

Come on guys, ideas?

[jsepeta]

actually that's a great idea. note how apple licensed the amazon one click patent for ordering kodak prints? apple needs to make more money by tying themselves to SERVICES, just like Microsoft has leveraged their web browser and .NET logins with Ebay and other companies. If apple links to a way to sell CD's, then not only are they making $$$ from a new source, the RIAA can't come down on them because Apple is making a good attempt to sell music in a traditional format -- as a plastic, breakable object :-)

[apb3]

I am still not clear on the details of the Apple/Apple "deal." There may be some legal difficulties here. But, yeah, it's a great idea -- send it in to apple, just mention my name...

[Hypernate]

The Apple/Apple thing was pathetic. Basically, Apple Computer is to have nothing at all to do with music. I'm surprised that they were allowed to make iTunes, to tell you the truth.

You know the system sound Sosumi? It was originally going to be called Xylophone, but Apple Records wouldn't allow it. So they chose Sosumi. Think about that for a minute Sosumi = so sue me.

That's probably why it's now the ONLY original system sound left in Mac OS X.

[apb3]

yeah remember the sosumi thing......

i am part of the IP practice group far a pretty large law firm; and times, they are a'changin'....

I have sent my opinion to apple (i'm on sick leave now - just had shoulder surgery... so i have a lot of spare time on my hands and an incredibly difficult time typing - excuse any stupid typos).

I really think apple should ditch Sherlock, throw $ at the makers of Watson and incorporate Watson into the sys. Watson, as a name would make little sense, though - except as a tongue-in-cheek ref to sherlock. maybe iButler or iConcierge. i'm sure you guys could come up with some better ones...

Originally posted by Hypernate
The Apple/Apple thing was pathetic. Basically, Apple Computer is to have nothing at all to do with music. I'm surprised that they were allowed to make iTunes, to tell you the truth.

You know the system sound Sosumi? It was originally going to be called Xylophone, but Apple Records wouldn't allow it. So they chose Sosumi. Think about that for a minute Sosumi = so sue me.

That's probably why it's now the ONLY original system sound left in Mac OS X.

[symphonix]

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