iTunes modifies Apple's UI defaults dramatically

[.Neo]

Yea, it definitely doesn't look right that way, but I bet they looked at usage statistics and realized very few people double-click playlists to open a new window. Because of that, they figured they might as well save some space for most users and cut off some pixels.

I'm still looking for new and exiting ways to make use of those whopping 10 pixels of saved vertical screen space. The endless possibilities still overwhelm me, especially on that 27-inch iMac of mine.

[Quillz]

I installed a pack to actually revert all the new changes in iTunes 10 to iTunes 9. It looks MUCH better this way. The icons on the left are beautifully colored again, and the traffic lights are back where they were. The volume control is finally as tiny as it was before and the button to control the volume doesn't look like a CD anymore (hell, that's where they hid the CD from the icon).

I also downloaded a custom icon from this site (there?s a lot of choice) :

http://www.welovemac...des-graphistes/

I took this one :

Then why did you update to iTunes 10 at all?

[amon91]

Then why did you update to iTunes 10 at all?

You need it to get Ping and support for new iPods. I wouldn't do it as I'm pretty used to the changes by now, but it's a fun to thing to try out.

[c3ntury]

And this is their new logo?

What happened, Apple? :huh:

I know, it doesn't fit with their new UI at all either :s

[.Neo]

You need it to get Ping and support for new iPods. I wouldn't do it as I'm pretty used to the changes by now, but it's a fun to thing to try out.

The issue with those mods is that the maker has to bring out an updated version every single time a new iTunes version is released (that includes point updates). To me it's just too much of a hassle, so I can't even be bothered by it.

[amon91]

The issue with those mods is that the maker has to bring out an updated version every single time a new iTunes version is released (that includes point updates). To me it's just too much of a hassle, so I can't even be bothered by it.

I completely and wholeheartedly agree, but if mods are actively developed they'll usually get updated in a matter of days, if not hours. Still, if you want to be on the safe side, you know what you can do: leave it alone.