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ipod_32.gifHow to Pick a Music Download Site

Find the right match

Do you just love multiple choice tests? OK, don’t answer that. But it’s worth 2 minutes and a few questions to find the right music download service. The best music download service all depends on your point of view, your budget and your listening habits.

 

edit_32.gif Where are you?

 

         check.gif U.S.? – rock on 

 

               check.gif UK?

               ipod_32.gif Have an iPod - check out iTunes UK

 

               device_32.gif Have another mp3 player? - check out Napster UK

 

edit_32.gif What type of portable music device do you have?

 

         ipod_32.gif  iPod?

check.gif If you're into alternative, jazz or classical and want to save a few bucks, check out eMusic

 

check.gif Try out Amazon's new music download service. It's cheap, easy to use, and works on any device, including an iPod. Otherwise, it’s pretty much iTunes for you

         device_32.gif  Have another mp3 player? - continue

 

         eject_32.gif  Don't have a portable music device? - continue

 

 

 



edit_32.gif Where do you primarily listen to music?

 

         bullet_32.gif On CD – see your options

 

         move_file_32.gif On your computer and CD – see your options

 

         ipod_32.gif On your portable music device – see your options

 

         fforward_32.gif All of the above – see your options

 



On CD

 

edit_32.gif How much music do you listen to?

 

         pause_32.gif A little – yourmusic.com

 

         bullet_32.gif Lots - BMG - 12 CDs for the Price of One

 

 

         refresh_32.gif Want to upgrade to the digital age? - Don't work for minimum wage ripping CDs. Get it done fast for $.99 per CD at Riptopia

 

 

 

On Computer

 

alert_32.gif Make sure you have Windows 2000 or better, a broadband connection and a CD burner

 

edit_32.gif How much music do you listen to?

 

         pause_32.gif A little

         

                  Check out streaming services like Pandora and Free Napster

 

                  Or pay-per-download with Amazon or Rhapsody  

 

         bullet_32.gif Lots

 

                  Napster (full featured option) – Get free trial  / see full review

 

                  Yahoo Unlimited (low cost option) – Get free trial / see full review

 

 


 

On Portable Music Device/ All of the above

 

alert_32.gif Make sure you have Windows XP or Vista (no Macs), a CD burner and a broadband connection

 

edit_32.gif How much music do you listen to?

 

         pause_32.gif A little – Pay-per-download at Amazon or Rhapsody   

 

         bullet_32.gif Lots –

 

                  Napster To Go - 7-Days Free  / see full Napster review 

 

                  Yahoo Unlimited To Go – 14 Days Free / see full Yahoo! review

 

alert_32.gif Check the list of each service's compatible devices before committing

 

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