Just downloaded the latest SVN version - it is getting better with every release - thanks for that.

I have some suggestions - I am not sure whether this conflicts with some of the core design principles that you have for the app.

1. I like the transparency and dark backgrounds in the latest release. Would it be possible to provide an option to have a dark background and white lettering, or light background and dark lettering ( like now) ?

2. Would it make sense to make it configurable whether the application should re-scan at startup and scan on demand. Right now it always scans on startup, delaying the startup time.

3. Right now you have two levels of menus - A higher level at the bottom panel ( music / videos / photos etc. ) and a finer level on the side ( YouTube, WorldTV , Videos ) on the side. Would it make sense to have all options only at the bottom 'pull up' panel , thereby releasing some screen real-estate that can be utilized for something else.

4. A software volume control would be good - Among all the other things, this seems to be something obvious that is missing. I am aware that the volume can be controlled with the hardware buttons.

5. Right now the artist option rescans every time the app is run. Why is that ? Isn't it cached, like everything else ?

6. Would it make sense to have pictures of artists just like album covers ? I am wondering what would be a good way for an user to supply their own pictures just like they can for album covers.

7. For the music player - right now clicking on an album expands the tracks along with the list of the albums. Instead of merging the track list with the album list , would it make sense to expand the track list in a separate window, leaving the main album list intact ?

8. For the track list, is there any point in showing the same cover art for each track of the same album ? Instead just show the cover art, and then have a condensed list of tracks that can be quickly navigated ( for example fit on a single screen and scroll only if absolutely necessary)

Once again I am just looking at it from a usability perspective - I am not sure how complex it is to implement all this. Regardless, I would like to say that you are doing a wonderful job with this application, and it is great to look forward to frequent updates. Many thanks for that.