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iTunes allows you to browse and download (purchase) music from the Internet. iTunes lets you browser the iTunes online music store from where you can search for songs, browse genres and then downlo ...
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- Jul 16, 2009
- For version:
- 8.2.1
Itunes 8 has problems 
- Interface: 2
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Worst version yet. Bloated, slow, and stopped burning cds. To get the cd burning option back, I had to uninstall it, delete the library files, and install an earlier version to get the burning feature back. I note that a lot of people are complaining about this. Hopefully, Apple will get a fix out soon...
Review by: scarysquirrel (9)
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- Sep 04, 2008
- For version:
- 7.7.1
Could use a major overhaul
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Well, I can honestly say iTunes is pretty good. It could use a major overhaul in my opinion though. It seems to be getting more on the stuffy, congested side, with all sorts of useless others thrown at you in iTunes. It's almost becoming intrusive which I don't like at all and am looking for another iPod handler. It's still ok, don't get me wrong but not for me, I don't care for it.
Review by: gimpguy (370)
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- Apr 19, 2008
- For version:
- 7.6.2
Bloatware for noobs
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 3
- Overall:
If you are an absolute beginner and want to be lead by the nose then this software was made with you in mind. If you have a little experience and just want to drag and drop mp3s and make your own playlists then steer well clear of iTunes - it is like driving and parking a huge truck when going to the supermarket on a Saturday morning - it can be done but it is not necessarily a pleasant experience. If you don't want other software installed also avoid iTunes as it puts Quicktime and Bonjour on your computer whether you like it or not. After you install iTunes, check your Task Manager (Ctrl-Alt-Del) to see services running and eating up your memory even when iTunes is not running. So, for absolute beginners, yes. Anyone else, no.
Review by: Rustyboy (25)
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- Mar 09, 2007
- For version:
- 7.0.2
Check the menus. no "play." no "ope
- Interface: 2
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 4
- Overall:
An mp3 player should require nothing more than ordinary Explorer tools. Drag, drop, delete. Software intended for playing CDs or audio files yet offers no "Play" or "open file" options from the Menus strikes me as strange, to say the least. iTunes is a bloated, Byzantine amalgamation of features designed to LIMIT what you can play, keep track how many times you can play it, then guides you to a "store" where you can buy audio files. There is no functionality offered by iTunes that is not provided by other applications WITHOUT the limitations and the pushing to buy that afflict iTunes. Read the fine print. iTunes only "permits" you to play or burn the same playlist seven times. I have freeware rippers, burners, players that perform quite well. File Management can be adequately performed using Windows Explorer. Drag, Drop, delete, play, and open are all I need. [Editor: Please note that iTunes is not designed to be used with just any MP3 player. It is a companion application for the Apple iPod device]
Review by: RamirLopez (7)
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- Oct 08, 2006
- For version:
- 7.0.1
Do not let ipod title fool you.
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I do not own an ipod, have a Philips HD Mp3 player, this means you do not need an ipod to use the great features in this software. First time ran after install it scanned my HD for music files, took ages but you only need to do it once. It found files I forgot l had. Have not used for downloads so can comment on that. If you get an hour so to spare have a play great fun.
Review by: LenTheWizard (8)
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- Aug 12, 2006
- For version:
- 6.05
Yes..definitely..
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have had four mp3 players this year..and used the manufacturers software with all of them..so my review is about using your Ipod with Itunes which is ahead of all the others..very easy to use..imports music from files quickly..downloads music to player fast..options easy.. setting up playlists etc..but the best thing for me is that you can choose the equalizer for each individual file..it means if you are playing a variety of music you dont keep having to change the sound on the player...fab...
Review by: ruthless (33)
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- Jun 06, 2006
- For version:
- 6.04
Great sound without expensive plug-ins
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
A lot better than Windows Media Player and WinAmp because iTunes' sound quality is superb; no need for expensive plug-ins, exclusive sound cards or subwoofers. Media management has an intuitive design and is easy to use; also the visualization has a cool hypnotic effect, though not as varied as WinAmp's. Extra features include an online music store and podcast viewing. Great for listening to your MP3's while at work.
Review by: StellarSeven (3)
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- Nov 12, 2005
- For version:
- NA
I had to try it
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 3
- Overall:
And I would recommend that everyone try it out. Organizing the music was easy enough, and the features are good. There are however other music organizers with the same features for managing a huge database of music. The only previews I received were from the Radio player section, but there again, there is already software out there that will allow you to listen to Radio, and record from the broadcasts. iTunes wont allow you to record songs, nor will it allow you to save them to CD unless you have first purchased them from the music store. The application is a great idea that still needs some work.
Review by: bluenote72 (26)
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- Aug 15, 2005
- For version:
- 4.9
Beware
- Interface: 3
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 2
- Overall:
This is the AOL of MP3 management, 1 click of a button and you're set. For the MP3 enthusiast, I'd look elsewhere. Also, it installs QuickTime, it would be nice if I could install one without the other...so much for giving people options. I'm surprised that Apple would release subpar software with a great product.
Review by: tayker
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- Jul 01, 2005
- For version:
- 4.9
Transparent software
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
ITunes is both so easy to use and so cleverly managed that you hardly realize you're dealing with a piece of software! I personally have the feeling of being in a music store and listening to music, wandering around and wondering if I should or not, if I would, if I will buy this or that music. I endorse the idea iTunes is the best on-line music store software available. It's more than handy, it's an everyday pleasure. Moreover, the audio playback quality is awesome. Great for parties (get on the mix!) as well as for a rainy Sunday afternoon stroll... I just love it!
Review by: Leendert (31)
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- May 25, 2004
- For version:
- 4.5
Definitely worth a look!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Ok, the guys writing the review on this software really dropped the ball on it's review. This software is purely awesome for anyone with a large music collection. I personally have over 32,000 (yes THOUSAND)songs on my server and it handles them great over my network. The search engine is fast and accurate with several options available to sort the data in various columns. I'm not a MAC fan at all, but this software answered my call as to how I could and would organize such a large music database. One other thing, the review seemed to focus on buying songs online... I rip my own CDs to mp3 format and then let this software build a database for it all. I have yet to use it for buying songs online, but that may be an option for the future. Now if I can only find something like this for my videos!
Review by: Izberg
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