The non-stable version isn't too bad; the current stable one is quite dated for certain.
Additionally, the development version correctly handles VBR MP3s instead of the "stable" one which inaccurately estimates song lengths (ie, a 3.5 minute song is seen as 14 minutes long in the "stable" version).
But for playing MP3s from a list it's great!
If I wanted to manage my iPad with it, do backups, buy music, AirPlay videos, watch videos, rate my music (I already own it, why would I need to rate it?), stream radio stations, copy photos to/from my devices etc. etc. etc. then it isn't so great. That's what iTunes is - a bloated piece of software that is no longer just a music player. You call it capable, I call it bloated :-)
Additionally, the development version correctly handles VBR MP3s instead of the "stable" one which inaccurately estimates song lengths (ie, a 3.5 minute song is seen as 14 minutes long in the "stable" version).
But for playing MP3s from a list it's great!
If I wanted to manage my iPad with it, do backups, buy music, AirPlay videos, watch videos, rate my music (I already own it, why would I need to rate it?), stream radio stations, copy photos to/from my devices etc. etc. etc. then it isn't so great. That's what iTunes is - a bloated piece of software that is no longer just a music player. You call it capable, I call it bloated :-)