10th June 2010, 1:52 PM
The reason I want to do that is because it's more useful at times to do things that way. Sometimes you need to see the directory structure. Also, sometimes you don't WANT to add everything into the database. If it's a universal solution to media playback, it should have basic directory structure tools, and a method to view it that way.
I also don't like waiting for searches if I know where a file is immediately.
As for the PSP, I can accept the lack of automated syncing, but that's just another reason why basic file system management should be available. In the event of a lack of support for any particular device, I should be able to manually drag and drop music into any folder I wish on a portable device.
All that said, I've messed with the Zune player from Microsoft as well. It's actually less useful than iTunes in this regard. In fact, it's interface is about as obtuse and hard to figure out as it can possibly be.
Essentially the only feature they'd need to add is a generic "open" button, and the ability to add directories directly to the left-hand "playlists" for direct browsing and manipulation of files. As it stands, for the purposes I need it for, Windows Explorer does a better job than iTunes.
I also don't like waiting for searches if I know where a file is immediately.
As for the PSP, I can accept the lack of automated syncing, but that's just another reason why basic file system management should be available. In the event of a lack of support for any particular device, I should be able to manually drag and drop music into any folder I wish on a portable device.
All that said, I've messed with the Zune player from Microsoft as well. It's actually less useful than iTunes in this regard. In fact, it's interface is about as obtuse and hard to figure out as it can possibly be.
Essentially the only feature they'd need to add is a generic "open" button, and the ability to add directories directly to the left-hand "playlists" for direct browsing and manipulation of files. As it stands, for the purposes I need it for, Windows Explorer does a better job than iTunes.
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