Music download services - Page 2

Ghoulish Delight · 06-19-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ubergeek42

I have been using eMusic for about 6 months now and I love it. Yes, it is more indie and obscure music, but I like that. I also like the pure MP3 format that is transferable everywhere. I have found some great old albums and compilations there, as well as remixes and tribute albums.

Cool, good to hear. It's rare that I'm looking to purchase mainstream anyway, so I have a feeling I'll like eMusic. Do you find yourself hitting the monthly download limits often?

FEJ · 06-19-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Cool, good to hear. It's rare that I'm looking to purchase mainstream anyway, so I have a feeling I'll like eMusic. Do you find yourself hitting the monthly download limits often?

Sometimes. Then I just add more songs or put it in my "Save for later" file. Some months I come across a bunch of "Must Have Now" selections.

€uroMeinke · 06-19-2006, 09:18 PM

I go the used CD route - that way I keep cash flowing to my local economy and legally away from the greedy artists labels and distributers.

Snowflake · 06-20-2006, 05:47 AM

Like E & NA & GC, I like to own my music. So I go with CDs from the collection and buy used CDs (or in many cases, new CDs listed as used at amazon for incredibly low prices) For nostalgia's sake I bought a cople of old albums on iTunes, but it was a novelty that did not appeal. I still like reading liner notes no matter how microscopic they can be.

The only exception was some e-books I've downloaded from audible.com, much easier to deal with in 1 or 2 downloaded files from them rather than loading 4-5 or more CDs on my own.

Gemini Cricket · 06-20-2006, 09:30 AM

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June 19, 2006 -- First it was music a la carte. Then it was TV shows on demand. Now there are reports Apple is in negotiations to offer downloads of full-length movies on iTunes.

A report in the trade newspaper Variety today says Apple is in negotiations with "most" major motion picture studios to iron out the details and bring the inevitable to fruition.

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I thought I'd post this here since we were talking about iTunes etc.
If they do this, I'll be totally happy.
I'd love to download my DVDs to the computer and not worry about scratching them. I'd also buy a player for it if I could hook it up to my TV and watch stuff.

Matterhorn Fan · 06-20-2006, 09:49 AM

I dunno...

It takes too long to download a song. I can't imagine how long it would take ot download a movie....and then iTunes wouldn't let you burn it to a DVD, so what's the point?

Ghoulish Delight · 06-20-2006, 09:50 AM

I'm still undecided about eMusic. They do seem to have a lot of the offbeat artists that I've been listening to/purchasing...but they often don't have their full catalogs. I think I'd quickly get frustrated that what I'm looking for isn't there.

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-20-2006, 11:24 AM

How could such huge download companies not cater to the iPod? I'm mystified.

mousepod · 06-20-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

How could such huge download companies not cater to the iPod? I'm mystified.

It's all about the DRM, baby.

Gemini Cricket · 06-20-2006, 11:40 AM

DRM...?

06-19-2006, 09:18 PM	#13
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I go the used CD route - that way I keep cash flowing to my local economy and legally away from the greedy artists labels and distributers. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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06-20-2006, 05:47 AM	#14
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Like E & NA & GC, I like to own my music. So I go with CDs from the collection and buy used CDs (or in many cases, new CDs listed as used at amazon for incredibly low prices) For nostalgia's sake I bought a cople of old albums on iTunes, but it was a novelty that did not appeal. I still like reading liner notes no matter how microscopic they can be. The only exception was some e-books I've downloaded from audible.com, much easier to deal with in 1 or 2 downloaded files from them rather than loading 4-5 or more CDs on my own. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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06-20-2006, 09:49 AM	#16
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I dunno... It takes too long to download a song. I can't imagine how long it would take ot download a movie....and then iTunes wouldn't let you burn it to a DVD, so what's the point?
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06-20-2006, 09:50 AM	#17
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I'm still undecided about eMusic. They do seem to have a lot of the offbeat artists that I've been listening to/purchasing...but they often don't have their full catalogs. I think I'd quickly get frustrated that what I'm looking for isn't there. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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06-20-2006, 11:24 AM	#18
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	How could such huge download companies not cater to the iPod? I'm mystified. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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06-20-2006, 11:40 AM	#20
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	DRM...?
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