[help] iTunes album art widget

So my computer decided to up and die on me the other day - right in the middle of finals. Inconvenient as it was, I finally have an excuse to make the big switch! Just ordered myself a powerbook a few days ago ...

... and now I'm utterly lost. I've been customizing windows for so long I'd say I'm an expert. But I have NO idea about customizing OSX. I mean, I know the basics - and by "basics" I mean "shapeshifter," but other than that I'm clueless.

I'm particularly interested to find out what Mac users use instead of Avetunes widgets. Are there Konfabulator iTunes widgets that are as clean and unobtrusive and intuitive as some of the Avetunes skins out there? Like the ones that show album art in a small border, with text for track title, artist, album, and rating?

Could someone point me in the direction of said widgets? And if it's not Konfab, could someone point me in the direction of whatever program is used instead? I'd also be forever indebted to people who linked to software that is really popular amongst Mac customizers ... (I have seen the thread about favorite mac apps, which has been helpful already).

Thanks a bunch in advance, and happy holidays to all.

#341122

Don't forget that OSX 10.4 has Dashboard:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/

And Konfabulator (ahem - Yahoo! Widgets) stuff here:

http://widgets.yahoo.com/gallery/

http://browse.deviantart.com/modules/konfabulator/

#341187

Customize OSX list:

Deskshade-manage your walls

Candybar-like iconpackage for peecee

Mighty mouse-like cursor xp

Clear dock-customizes ur dock

Silk-changes font

Now, go to www.macthemes.net and www.unsanity.com for other goodies. Good luck.

#341197

Thanks for all the replies, guys - much appreciated.

#341368

I have not found anything as good as Avetunes widgets. I am so jealous that mac users do not have access to these widgets. Some have come close....(http://www.sophiestication.de/widgets/itunesartwork/) but as of now, PC users have the advantage! It really sucks!! :mad:

#341403

http://3ken.3lo.net/?p=17

album art for winamp (plug-in)

#346285

If you look at this screenshot, this person seems to have something pretty much along the lines of what you are talking about. Get in contact with them, maybe they can help you out.

http://www.deviantart.com/view/11904401/

#346310

Wow, never knew about deskshade

iPhoto was working fine enough for me with regards to wallpapers

#346366