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Barenaked USB Drive

Posted by Zonk on from the not-a-bad-deal dept.

CryptoKnight writes "The Barenaked Ladies are releasing their next album via a reusable 128 MB USB flash drive. From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer article: 'Rather than distribute via CD, DVD or download, the Barenaked Ladies are making their newest selection of songs, videos and exclusive material available on a USB flash drive. Nettwerk Music Group is releasing Barenaked on a Stick beginning today, says the Hollywood Reporter. It plays on PCs, Macs and any other audio product with a USB port -- like some car stereos -- and costs $30.'"

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  1. Wow only $30... by sterno · · Score: 0, Troll

    Ummm... okay, somebody help me out here. Why would I spend $30 to get an album on a USB stick when I can get an album on CD for $16 or on Itunes for less than that? I suppose there's some collector value there but practically speaking, that's an awful lot of money for an album.

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  2. Any use? by Elsan · · Score: 0, Troll

    Is there any use besides for looking hip? If I liked the band, I wouldn't be tempted at all to buy their new album, I prefer far more a CD since it lasts longer, USB flash drives can lose some data sometimes...

  3. DRM by Refrag · · Score: 1, Troll

    Does this stick anally rape you and then set your computer on fire? I realize this isn't a release from Sony, but you still have to ask.

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