iTunes 8: HD TV Shows, Grid View, Genius Playlists, NBC

[PinkyMacGodess]

Interesting...

To those who prefer to use Software Update, it's now showing there...

I just did it a few minutes ago and got the 7.7.1 downgrade to 7.5.5. Is my Software Update sick?

 

[northy124]

Ok, I have iTunes 7.7.1. When I go to Software Update it comes back that I need iTunes 7.5.5?

It's QuickTime 7.5.5 not iTunes 7.5.5

 

[naples98]

iTunes8 is cool but AirTunes doesn't work anymore...

Same here. Haven't figured that one out yet.

Same here. It doesn't work for me either.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Ohhhh...

It's QuickTime 7.5.5 not iTunes 7.5.5

(Looking sheepish) So it is...

(Blush) Sorry... Move along... Nothing to see here...

 

[gj3]

You can turn off Genre browsing using this tip:

http://blech.vox.com/library/post/switch-off-the-itunes-8-genre-browser.html

THANK YOU!!!! Glad I am not the only one out there who liked the wide browser window!!

(Again I will hold my debate on who the hell at Apple decides what Genre an artist is. Tempting but this is the wrong forum for that lol)

Thanks to ALL who offered help!!!!!!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I think...

I think I'll wait this new iTunes out for a few days... Sounds like too many potential issues for me to deal with right now...

 

[davekarn]

It seems to me that the Genius playlist simply picks random songs from that genre not necessarily similar bands/artists.

 

[wrldwzrd89]

I don't like the fact that you can't turn off the store links while still leaving the store enabled. That is NOT cool, Apple.

Also, I'm staying away from Genius... doesn't interest me one bit.

 

[AlexisV]

Cover Flow seems a lot smoother in this version to me.

 

[Jelite]

(Looking sheepish) So it is...

(Blush) Sorry... Move along... Nothing to see here...

 

[johnmcboston]

I think I'll wait this new iTunes out for a few days... Sounds like too many potential issues for me to deal with right now...

A good though. Everyone hitting SW Update and the store for genres tonight? hmmmmm.

Podcast management any better in it8?

 

[Jelite]

I thought my library was pretty well organised but these new views are showing up all kinds of wrong.

 

[JRTeK]

genius takes forever!!!

its been about 30mins... and its STILL gathering Info... and i also think this is a way to let apple know if ur buying music from them or downloading...

 

[Baumi]

I don't like the fact that you can't turn off the store links while still leaving the store enabled. That is NOT cool, Apple.

Luckily Apple just took away the GUI. Do the following in Terminal (after quitting iTunes first):

defaults write com.apple.itunes show-store-arrow-links -bool FALSE

It still sucks Apple ditched the GUI, but at least there's a workaround.

Jens

 

[mtrctyjoe]

So far I like the genius playlist... it is helping me discover music in my own library that I did not even remember I had!

As far the the recommendations... the jury is out.... still testing. I did notice it recommended a couple of songs I already had in my library (but maybe the titles were off slightly??)

 

[Niiro13]

The visualizer is the first native visualizer in Windows and Mac that I will use!

After so many years, they got it right!

 

[kopred]

liking being able to control movies and tv shows from my iphone remote now!

 

[McoreD]

The Browser (Ctrl+B) still has the same frigging "Genre | Artist | Album" view... are they frigging deaf? It should be "Genre | AlbumArtist | Album" so you won't get this problem where the Track Artists are scattered all over, for the same album:

 

[jake.f]

iTunes 8?

I downloaded itunes 8 but come on, it crashed twice in 8mins??
If this isnt fixed im gonna be very dissapointed

 

[Saladinos]

Not that impressed:

- To enable Genius, you need the sidebar enabled, which is just advertising.
- Automatic playlists aren't that great. I chose New Soul by Yael Naim (from the Macbook Air adverts). I got a playlist with the rolling stones and snow patrol, despite having more fitting things like Chopin in the library.
- Lots of my songs aren't on the iTunes store (or I would have bought them from there, duh). No genius for those.

 

[bowler357]

Ditto

iTunes Genius keeps saying my correct password for my correct aol account is incorrect. Not so Genius.

Edit: Nevermind, got it to work.

Except I get the 5002 Error when I go to update my Apps again.

I also get the 5002 Error- but only when trying to update my Apps. I can buy new ones (required me to accept the updated App Store license agreement). I tried the suggestions here but none helped. Looks like an 8.0 bug for me at least- maybe you'll have better luck with suggestions posted on that page.

 

[MSD401]

I also get the 5002 Error- but only when trying to update my Apps. I can buy new ones (required me to accept the updated App Store license agreement). I tried the suggestions here but none helped. Looks like an 8.0 bug for me at least- maybe you'll have better luck with suggestions posted on that page.

same here app updates not working...

ALSO hopefully apple updates the "Remote" application to allow genius use...

 

[pooryou]

Lost loads of my artwork too, have to spend hours and days getting all that back again.

Sorry that happened to you but thanks for sharing the info.

I have a backup but I certainly don't want to deal with that mess.

Disappointed...I won't be installing this version any time soon.

 

[EricNau]

I also get the 5002 Error . . .

I get a 5002 error anytime I try and purchase a song as well.

 

[Spades]

I wish I had gotten a screenshot, but I just got a weird error while Genius was gathering information on my library.

"The required disk could not be found."

I knew it was a mistake when they removed the floppy drive from Macs!