What Player Do You Use on Your Computer?

phat32 · 04-08-2006, 01:34 AM

Winamp isn't anything like what it used to be, Musicmatch Jukebox is bloated, and I think the old Sonique is simply gone now. There's something about iTunes that makes me vaguely nauseous.

I can't believe I'd ever catch myself saying this, but lately, I've found myself using Windows Media Player (version 10) more and more often. I don't buy music from MSN Music, and the interface is often unfriendly and non-intuitive, but after using most of the other major players, I find myself returning to WMP.

What about all you music-philes? Any preferences?

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bbnbama · 04-09-2006, 01:33 PM

Well, I'm not as computer savvy as alot of other folx but I use on my 'puter either Real Player or Musicmatch Jukebox....I always like to see what other people use and recommend tho....

phat32 · 04-09-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bbnbama

Well, I'm not as computer savvy as alot of other folx but I use on my 'puter either Real Player or Musicmatch Jukebox....I always like to see what other people use and recommend tho....

I used and liked Musicmatch for a very long time. I can certainly see its appeal. But after a while, I grew tired of its non-intuitive updating, and it just seemed to grow more and more bloated. But I still count it among my top three music players...and I have hopes for it, now that it's a Yahoo! product...well, until Google releases a player of their own, of course.

Leo · 04-09-2006, 02:05 PM

I use iTunes a lot, primarily because I do own an iPod and the iPod+iTunes combination is as good a marriage of software and hardware I've ever seen. The other media player I use is Media Player Classic (http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...kage_id=84358). No DRM and database (so you have to either double-click the file or open it manually), but otherwise it's pretty good and is not bloated at all.

SentFromHeaven · 04-11-2006, 08:15 AM

iTunes for me. It's the best.

Callie · 04-11-2006, 11:29 AM

Itunes here also

lildago · 04-11-2006, 03:23 PM

At phat's suggestion, I've used Windows Media Player for a while now.

**Amanda** · 04-11-2006, 06:39 PM

I've used the Windows Media Player for as long as I can remember, because of the little mini-player that integrates into your taskbar. Even if the rest of it sucked (which it doesn't, it's pretty much interchangable with iTunes and the others I've tried), that feature has become so important to me when listening to music that I'd use it anyway.

dahoney7 · 04-16-2006, 08:52 PM

I use itunes mostly but I am a big fan of windows media player as well.

DerMeisterGlanz · 04-20-2006, 02:49 PM

mostly winamp
wmp sucks

04-08-2006, 01:34 AM	#1
phat32 ...of the Shattered Sun Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Breaking into Dalaran Posts: 2,285	What Player Do You Use on Your Computer? Winamp isn't anything like what it used to be, Musicmatch Jukebox is bloated, and I think the old Sonique is simply gone now. There's something about iTunes that makes me vaguely nauseous. I can't believe I'd ever catch myself saying this, but lately, I've found myself using Windows Media Player (version 10) more and more often. I don't buy music from MSN Music, and the interface is often unfriendly and non-intuitive, but after using most of the other major players, I find myself returning to WMP. What about all you music-philes? Any preferences? __________________ Paladin, Knight of the Silver Hand, Ombudsperson of the King's Knights Guild "A paladin never compromises."

04-09-2006, 01:33 PM	#2
bbnbama Thank You America! U Rock Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my own little world where all things are Idol...... Age: 42 Posts: 10,369	Well, I'm not as computer savvy as alot of other folx but I use on my 'puter either Real Player or Musicmatch Jukebox....I always like to see what other people use and recommend tho.... __________________ Reality is the beginning...not the end....Wallace Stevens

04-11-2006, 08:15 AM	#5
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04-11-2006, 03:23 PM	#7
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04-11-2006, 06:39 PM	#8
Amanda Elitist Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,528	I've used the Windows Media Player for as long as I can remember, because of the little mini-player that integrates into your taskbar. Even if the rest of it sucked (which it doesn't, it's pretty much interchangable with iTunes and the others I've tried), that feature has become so important to me when listening to music that I'd use it anyway. __________________ A good way to train in boxing is to cast a shadow of yourself on a wall, and then spar with it, seeing the way your body moves as you punch. This is called shadow boxing. An even better way is to tie a guy up so he can’t move, and just keep hitting him. This is called punching a tied-up guy. Click me.

04-09-2006, 02:05 PM	#4
Leo FORT Fogey Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,033	I use iTunes a lot, primarily because I do own an iPod and the iPod+iTunes combination is as good a marriage of software and hardware I've ever seen. The other media player I use is Media Player Classic (http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...kage_id=84358). No DRM and database (so you have to either double-click the file or open it manually), but otherwise it's pretty good and is not bloated at all.

04-11-2006, 11:29 AM	#6
Callie Obama '08! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La La Land Age: 26 Posts: 1,025	Itunes here also

04-16-2006, 08:52 PM	#9
dahoney7 Bye, I'm Spent! Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 451	I use itunes mostly but I am a big fan of windows media player as well.

04-20-2006, 02:49 PM	#10
DerMeisterGlanz FORT Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9	mostly winamp wmp sucks