SillyDog701

[Don_HH2K]

I'd be surprised if it wasn't a new feature of Leopard. Problem is, it's still in clear violation of the HIG's "Do not implement your own custom controls or dialogs to replace those provided by the system.", as you're using inbuilt controls rather than system controls.

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[beanboy89]

It looks like a lot of users are experiencing problems with this latest iTunes update.

Apple's new iTunes version branded a lemon

A steady flow of complaints about bugs in the latest version of iTunes are popping up on Apple's discussion boards, with numerous forum posts reporting poor sound quality and skipping tracks.

Version 7 of iTunes was launched by Apple amid great fanfare yesterday and is described by the company as "the most significant enhancement ... since it debuted in 2001" .

However problems with the release are causing some users to revert to the previous version of the software used to download music and videos for iPod devices.

Both Mac and PC users appear to be affected by the glitches being reported, and numerous different threads on the Apple discussion forum have described a range of technical issues.

One of the most recent threads is titled:" ITUNES 7 RUINED MY LIFE!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP", while another asks: "Is anyone not having problems with the new update?"

Most of the gripes revolve around poorer music quality and skipping of tracks.

"I upgraded to ITunes 7 today and now ALL of the songs in my library are extremely distorted when I play them. There is crackling, static, skipping, and they sound like garbage. When I play the same songs in a different media player they sound fine," said one post.

"I downloaded Itunes 7.0 and installed it on my windows PC. My previously wonderful Itunes experience went to **** quickly... I really like Itunes, and love my IPod, but I strongly urge running not walking away from Itunes 7.0 until the bugs are worked out," wrote another.

Some users also discovered that tracks they had previously bought from the music store had vanished after they upgraded to the latest version.

"I connected my iPod to my laptop just now (with manual management turned on, so it doesn't automatically change my settings or music), and suddenly all of my iTunes Music Store purchases vanished," writes blogger, Wil Wheaton.

Although a small percentage of those posting about the new software reported no problems at all, many agreed that Apple needed to address some of the issues being reported in forums, which are attracting thousands of views.

Meanwhile, those seeking an immediate solution to their problems were directed by other users to another Apple forum thread explaining "How to convert iTunes 7.0 to 6.0.5."

A large number of iPod Nano users also recently ran into trouble when Apple released volume control software for the music devices. After downloading the upgrade, many of the users found their device was no longer able to connect to iTunes through their PC.

Apple has not yet provided any official comment or solution to address the most recent issues, but a local spokesperson said affected customers should contact the company for support.

Source: http://www.theage.com.au/news/digital-m ... 68657.html

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[Antony]

[quote="Macworld"]Analysts: iTunes, iTV form complete package
By Jim Dalrymple

In the span of an hour-long Steve Jobs presentation Tuesday, Apple gave its customers a new way to buy full-length movies online and, through a device the company expects to ship early next year, a way to watch those movies on their TV screen.

The combination of iTunes movie downloads and the iTV set-top box delivers iTunes video to the living room through a dedicated Apple hardware device. More important, analysts say, it solves a problem that has dogged other technology companies that have eyed the home-entertainment market.

“An end-to-end solution, that’s what it’s all about,â€

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[Pu7o]

I certainly hope that the new style in iTunes 7 is NOT what we're going to see in future builds of Leopard. 

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[Mandrake]

Yes, there seem to be a great number of problems with iTunes 7. TheInquirer has a report on the subject.

Since installing iTunes 7 I've had crackling audio at times (a restart of iTunes temporarily fixes this), and my iPod no longer updates correctly (I get "The iPod "Jarrad's iPod" cannot be updated. An unknown error occurred (-50)")

I've reverted back to iTunes 6.0.5 for now, and hopefully Apple will release iTunes 7.0.1 to fix these annoying issues.

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[DJGM]

Do these issues affect iTunes 7 only on Windows? So far, I have encountered no such sound problems with iTunes 7 on
my Power Mac G3 running Mac OS X 10.4.7. I don't have an iPod, so I can't confirm any iPod issues with iTunes 7.

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[Josh]

Since these problem reports came out, I have decided to wait on iTunes 7. As for movie downloads...I don't really see the need for these just as of yet. Compared to music, movies take longer to download. Also, would you want to watch a movie on small screen? I wouldn't.

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[Antony]

Also, would you want to watch a movie on small screen? I wouldn't.

It's encoded in 640x480 (up to 480, depends on the aspect ratio) encoded in H.264.

I've downloaded a few TV Shows in this new format, it's much better than previous format (320x240). When watch it in full screen it looks great.

Plus, it's yours to keep!

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[Antony]

On a not entirely unrelated subject, are there any SD701 links to the Apple Store UK yet? I quite like the look
of those colourful new iPod nanos, and I may well get a blue 4GB one for myself sometime later this year.

Thank you for enquiry. Apple Store UK link is now active.

Apple Store UK

Also direct link to iTunes Store UK: iTunes Store UK.

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