GNOME Bugzilla – Bug 618184
CD ripping interface is very poor
Last modified: 2010-05-30 11:54:43 UTC
Created attachment 160644 [details] A demonstration of the issues with the user interface in question. Upon inserting a CD, Rhythmbox displays it in the "devices" list, as it should: however, the user interface for ripping a CD is extremely unsatisfactory. Point one: the "import" (or "rip" or "copy to library") button is very inconspicuous, with a generic "CD or other optical media" icon in the toolbar, and no indication as to its function without hovering over to produce a tooltip. Given that there are two very similar icons already in the toolbar, it is a potentially frustrating experience for a first-time user who is perhaps unaware of tooltips. Moreover, if I want to change the import options (for example, if I prefer FLAC over MP3) I am forced to navigate to Preferred Format under the Music tab in the preferences panel. There is a case for having, in line with players such as iTunes, an "audio settings" button next to the "rip" button.
(In reply to comment #0) > Moreover, if I want to change the import options (for example, if I prefer FLAC > over MP3) I am forced to navigate to Preferred Format under the Music tab I don't see a point in changing this. Either you have a prefered format in general, or you don't have. No need to change this all the time.
*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of bug 613818 ***