Now that Joomla 1.6 is here is there still a need to use K2?

Could do with some K2 USPs...

let me bump this topic for common interest.

I haven't had a look at at Joomla 1.6 in depth but as far as I can see it now does..

unlimited depth categories

extra fields

custom layout with multiple templates

 

 

Bump

As far as I can tell there are no TAGS in joomla 1.6 big mistake - perhaps you can create custom fields for articles however. I have not seen this yet.

landed.at - jomsocial and travelJon said:

I haven't had a look at at Joomla 1.6 in depth but as far as I can see it now does..

unlimited depth categories

extra fields

custom layout with multiple templates

 

 

Bump

I've been using Joomla 1.6 since beginning of April. I've now even given K2 SVN for Joomla 1.6 a go.

So here's what I have found.

While Joomla 1.6 is very promising, K2 for Joomla 1.5 is still a lot better for displaying items (articles). The Simple Image Gallery and AllVideo plugins, plus attached authors, tags and related items just make K2 those few steps ahead of Joomla 1.6 for showcasing blogs, media and video.

The main issue I have had is that some developers have bought out J1.6 versions of their extensions, but many haven't. And the ones that are out are all in Beta. Something which seems as simple as displaying YouTube videos becomes very clunky, when compared to going to the Video tab in a K2 item, copying in the video ID and clicking Save.

So for now, my recommendation is still K2 with J1.5.

Would be nice if there was more documentation/tutorials available for K2, though .... VERY disappointing for a new user.