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CoverSutra 2
Name: CoverSutra
Company: Sophiestication (http://sophiestication.de/)
Price: €14.95
Platform: Mac OS X
A small app that goes onto the menu bar, CoverSutra (currently at version 2.1) aims to keeps your hands on the keyboard when doing work, while still giving you the ability to control iTunes.
With a search function that can be accessed by a keyboard shortcut, as well as many other functions (such as play, pause, next track, previous track and increase and decrease volume), once you learn the shortcuts that you define, it will be quicker than trying to use the mouse or trackpad.
The other major feature of CoverSutra is the ability to show the album art on the desktop. When doing this, there are three different styles: classic jewel case, jewel case or, my favourite, vinyl record.
Composite image of the three different desktop album cover views.
I use a MacBook Pro, one of Apple’s notebooks, and I have found that, while visually appealing, this small app is a major battery drainer when not plugged into AC power. However, when plugged into a wall, everything is fine.
While I don’t use CoverSutra for the keyboard shortcuts (I use the Apple Remote that came with my Mac), I have CoverSutra open just for the album art on the desktop.
Also, CoverSutra has in-build Last.FM scrobbling support, so for stats buffs (like myself) this means that, while you will have a new app open, another one can be closed.
Demo versions are available for download.
- Version 2.1.2 (requires OS X 10.5.2 or later and iTunes 7.6.2 or later)
- Version 1.2.1 (requires OS X 10.4.11 and iTunes 7.4 or later)
Pros
- Cheap
- Visually attractive
- Unintrusive
- Last.FM Support
- Choice of icon in dock, menubar or both
Cons
- Battery drainer
Overall, I give CoverSutra 4/5.
CoverSutra is developed by Sophiestication and is available for purchase from the CoverSutra purchase page.
