Fixing the playlists problems is my top request, but I have to ask:
Could you please add a one click sync and eject with all warnings/errors ignored?
Syncing takes even longer now with the analyzing files dialog. The sync flow goes something like this for me:
Dock iPod, wait a minute or so for the PC and MC to recognize it, click AW/Handheld Player, wait 10-30 seconds for MC to display the "Initializing Handheld" dialog (scary message), wait 5-10 seconds for AW/Playlists Checkbox Tree to display, click "Synchronize" button, wait 5-30 seconds for duplicates warning message to display, click OK, wait for sync/transfer to complete, find Devices in main tree, Click Devices to expand, right-click iPod, select "Eject iPod", undock, use iPod.
I have a fast PC but these times are probably longer than most due to a high number of tracks and smartlists. The estimated times shown above are with optimized smartlists (thanks, Matt).
During the sync time I have to give the sync my attention for the clicks, and I have to be careful not to get distracted and remove the iPod when MC is waiting for my input. I've had many occasions where I started a sync, got called away for business, etc., came back, ejected the ipod using the Windows removable media tray icon, and grabbed the iPod, only to find that it was "empty" due to an incomplete sync.
A one click sync with errors ignored would be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
bg