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Buying Music from Other than iTunes?

Posted by Cliff on from the something-that-just-works dept.

flyingember asks: "I own an iPod and use iTunes music store. It's easy and it works. My mom likes her tiny Philips Rush player, as she prefers small for her devices. Now, she wants more music, and is willing to pay for it. She runs Windows 98SE, because she likes it and work hasn't upgraded to XP, yet. Does this sound like anyone you know? Is there a service that supports Windows98, a ton of players, and has good variety? I'm willing to put up with WMA's, if compatability is there. Napster is 2000/XP only; Musicmatch does not support her player for downloads; Buymusic seems to be the same; and Emusic doesn't have the right music. Is there a legal download service for people that don't have an iPod that just works?"

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  1. This is just stupid by rudy_wayne · · Score: 2, Insightful

    "she wants more music, and is willing to pay for it."

    Then go to the store and buy some CDs. DUH!!!!

    1. Re:This is just stupid by BrookHarty · · Score: 2, Insightful

      Then go to the store and buy some CDs. DUH!!!!

      Ya, drive to the store, browse the limited amount of cds, listen to even smaller amount, purchase the whole cd for 1 song you like, then take it home, rip and convert to your mp3 player. Hope you like hip-hop, country or top40.

      No thanks.

      Online is the best way to buy music, and there is even free legal music. The choice and cost wins over brick and mortar stores.

  2. Re:umm... by curious.corn · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Older people aren't as accustomed to shelling piles of cash for an impalpable good every 4 years as us. Even trivial consumer goods like a toaster, a handheld phone or a TV set are expected to last longer. When they fail, often people have them repaired because the utility provided is deemed sufficient (thus came featuritis in the hope that it justifies the profit margin for a good that could remain on the market unchanged after many years). How can you reconcile these people with planned obsolescence for something that isn't much more than a serial number in a pretty box (and proverbially broken)?
    As long as you don't have a TV set in your skull you tend to think much more like a corporation rather than a feeding lemming...

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  3. Well after reading all the replies so far... by kommakazi · · Score: 4, Insightful

    it seems the answer to the original question "Is there a legal download service for people that don't have an iPod that just works?" is no .

  4. Re:Get a Mini-iPod by Babbster · · Score: 2, Insightful
    RTFQ. His mom already has an MP3 player that she likes (noting the small size - FYI, the Rush is about 50 gm while the iPod is about 150 gm). Besides, why would someone base a decision like this on possible future products instead of products that are available today?

    I recommend reposting your response when someone asks what the rumors are about the mini iPod and NOT when someone asks about services to use with an existing MP3 player.

  5. Re:Buy records? by Babbster · · Score: 3, Insightful
    Maybe you can explain why high-end audio fanatics often prefer records to cd's.

    I've found that most high-end audio fanatics enjoy listening to music wherever they want rather than being chained to a turntable and a tube amplifier in order to get that "faithful, warmer and brighter" sound.

    Oh yeah. I've also found that most "fanatics" are insane enough that I don't need to be taking advice from them...the voices in my OWN head are loud enough that I don't need to hear from THEIR imaginary friends.