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Diatribe

macrumors 601
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Jan 8, 2004
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I was wondering whether Genius is getting smarter for you guys. Has the quality of the playlists changed over time for you, has it been the same?

For me I have seen no difference whatsoever. I was hoping for an accuracy like Pandora but I am not sure if it will ever get to be that accurate.

What's your take on it?
 

arkitect

macrumors 604
Sep 5, 2005
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While Pandora continues to astonish and amaze me the so called iTunes Genius feature is a distinct failure.
If a track is not on iTunes there is little chance of any recommendation.
I have no idea what use it is.

D-

:mad:
 

Diatribe

macrumors 601
Original poster
Jan 8, 2004
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44
Back in the motherland
While Pandora continues to astonish and amaze me the so called iTunes Genius feature is a distinct failure.
If a track is not on iTunes there is little chance of any recommendation.
I have no idea what use it is.

D-

:mad:

I agree with you partly, although I don't see it as a complete failure I am underwhelmed by it.

I wish Apple had just bought Pandora. It is the most incredible thing I have ever used and was so sad when they closed it to everyone outside the US.

That's why I am hoping that Genius will evolve over time as Jobs said but so far I don't see this happening.
 

sammyman

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Mar 21, 2005
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I think it is freaking awesome, and I am a huge Pandora fan too. But it serves a different purpose fore me. LOVE YOU GENIUS!
 

iSaint

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I really enjoy Genius. Then again, I don't know Pandora though I've heard a few bits of info from friends.

I wish there would be an iPod update to include Genius.
 

NT1440

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May 18, 2008
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I dont think genius will get any better until apple releases the next itunes update with geniuses code being modified a little.

Thats what I think the info they collect are going to.
 
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