iTunes Alternatives

[aza2001]

Just thought i might make a post about this because of the number of people that do not like itunes, its simple enough to use etc, i guess some people feel restricted by it or some users (even though its made for n00b users) still cant get there heads around it an would like to experiment with other software.

Anyways here is the list (please note I nor other members etc will not be held responsible if you damage your ipod, or ipod firmware from use of these programs/ hacks)

ephpod
vPod
foobar2000
anapod
winamp itunes plugin
YamiPod

if anyone else knows of anymorelet me know ill add it to the list

[[KEi]SoVeReIgN]

Hrm. One of these days i think i'll get around to writing an iTunes guide for the wiki, because imo iTunes is by far the best program available for iPods, the only feature you should need another program for is copying back to the computer.

[stroggos2k]

Originally Posted by [KEi]SoVeReIgN

Hrm. One of these days i think i'll get around to writing an iTunes guide for the wiki, because imo iTunes is by far the best program available for iPods, the only feature you should need another program for is copying back to the computer.

Seconded, iTunes for the winner.

[Angelic]

I've used ephpod and it is more hassle than anything. I personally wouldn't recommend it, as it doubled up most of my songs, and then only transferred select songs and not the entire library.

Stick to iTunes IMO, it was designed for it and works a lot quicker

[aza2001]

yeah i would stick 2 itunes myself, but its just ive seen threads opening up left right an centre about it so i thought i might put this post up... keep it in the 1 place kinda like a sticky

[bsbozzy]

i have used xplay, it is quite good.

Now i just use itunes, its quite good.

[ernie]

Originally Posted by [KEi]SoVeReIgN

Hrm. One of these days i think i'll get around to writing an iTunes guide for the wiki, because imo iTunes is by far the best program available for iPods, the only feature you should need another program for is copying back to the computer.

Try Senuti for that function:

http://wbyoung.ambitiouslemon.com/senuti/

[myocardium]

Originally Posted by aza2001

Just thought i might make a post about this because of the number of people that do not like itunes, its simple enough to use etc, i guess some people feel restricted by it or some users (even though its made for n00b users) still cant get there heads around it an would like to experiment with other software.

Anyways here is the list (please note I nor other members etc will not be held responsible if you damage your ipod, or ipod firmware from use of these programs/ hacks)

What is there not to like about iTunes? It's simple, its fast, it works. What more power can a "power user" want for arranging there music?

[aza2001]

oh i like iTunes myself, just noticed alot of threads lurking around these forums always askin for a diffrent program thats all

[BenZor]

I used to use vPod, but now I'm back to iTunes, it's really simple, and I can easily mess with ID3/Album Art... It's a nice app.

[aza2001]

yeah IMHO i can't see how anyone can really have a problem with itunes its userfriendly and powerful at the same time

[pyr0x]

There's also CopyPod which lets you copy music from your iPod.

Comedy Hymn-Project link

Originally Posted by aza2001

yeah IMHO i can't see how anyone can really have a problem with itunes its userfriendly and powerful at the same time

My main problem with iTunes is that it runs like crap on large playlists. I have over 31,000 songs in my foobar2000 playlist and it runs smoothly. iTunes just can't handle it. Also there's the lack of good tagging facilities and vorbis support.

It's still a great program for most users.

[Smashing]

I used sharepod to get a whole heap of mp3's off my ipod when my pc crashed I had most backed up just not some.

It's small and hell easy to use also:
http://www.sturm.net.nz/website.php?...&Page=SharePod

[MobMentality]

When I first got my ipod I already had a sizeable mp3 collection (I'd wanted one for ages) and itunes messed up a bunch of my ID3 tags.
Yes I had ripped them with different programs (and ..borrowed some from friends) but still it kinda pissed me off.
True, all I had to do to get itunes to recognize them properly was click on "get info", but to do that for 2000+ songs was pretty weak.
The alternative I found was the previously mentioned Anapod Explorer.
It was cheap (tho obviously not free as itunes is) and for your money you get a lifetime of updates/upgrades.
Its a great option for ppl that dont like the itunes interface, and it has a cool webserver/sql database function.
My gf uses itunes for her nano..
Anyway!

[Freedom_]

With creating a playlist with iTunes, can you highlight a bunch of songs by holding left click and then drag and drop onto the playlist or do i have select each individual one?