2012-05-05, 15:13
So I downloaded this "complete media center" solution and gave it a test drive on my laptop. I have never been more frustrated by a new application before. Can someone please explain to me why:
Uninstalls the application with beautiful interface.
- I do not see a volume control by default? This is a media application, right? Changing volume is a very common action, right? So, who agreed to this idiotic UI design where one of the most used control is missing?
My first instinct was to use the mouse wheel to change the volume but that did not help. I had to google to realize that "+" and "-" does that. Come on, its not Vim for godsake.
- There is no easy/direct way to switch from Full screen to Normal mode while playing videos.
I had to click that little icon on bottom-right, click my way sequentially through the options! Ever heard of usability testing?
- I can't amplify audio for music playback also? The setting is available for video only. And no Equalizer. Doesn't make any sense to me.
- I cannot view the list of music files and the playback controls at the same time. I need to sway the mouse to the left for that. That's just ridiculous.
Uninstalls the application with beautiful interface.