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#219986 - 12/07/04 09:25 PM Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
Scottyee Offline
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With the recent proliferation of so many online legal (for sale) commercial MP3 download-able sites these days, it's hard for me to decide WHICH service to go with for purchasing MP3s to play in my Apple iPod. I realize that Apple iTunes Music Store: http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/
sells down loadable commerical music but its unfortunately only offered at 128kbps and in .aac format. I prefer .MP3 format as it's more universally compatible. Most importantly, for improved sound quality, I'm seeking an online downloadable commercial music service provider which offers their music at 192kbps (or greater) quality.

Some websites sell music by the song and others charge a one time flat rate or monthly rate and let you download all you want for the agreed period.

Here's a link to a website which reviews and compares downloadable music sites . Have any of you used and/or recommend any of these:
http://mp3review.info/indexf.html

Do any of you know if any of these (or other) commercial downloadable music providers offer MP3 or .ACC format songs at 192kbps or greater and have a large catalog of commercial music to choose from as well?

Thanks.

Scott
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#219987 - 12/08/04 10:32 AM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
Scottyee Offline
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I suppose nobody here is into downloading 'legal' commercial MP3's? Scott
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#219988 - 12/08/04 10:33 AM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
Uncle Dave Offline
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..talkin' to yourself, Scott?
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#219989 - 12/08/04 10:55 AM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
Scottyee Offline
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Yep, this reminds me of one of those rare completely dead night piano bar gigs where I had to perform all evening for just one bar patron (and obnoxiously drunk at that). Thank God those days are over. - Scott
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#219990 - 12/08/04 11:03 AM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
GlennT Offline
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Registered: 12/01/02
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Loc: Medina, OH, USA
Scott, about a year ago I tried Napster, shortly after they restructured and became legit. They offered a free trial and I thought it was OK. Check them out for sure. In the last year, however, much has changed!

I googled 'compare mp3 download sites' and found much info available. You can take advantage of the free trials which I think most offer. Happy hunting and good luck.

Glenn

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#219991 - 12/08/04 11:58 AM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
Jupitar5 Offline
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Registered: 02/04/02
Posts: 307
Loc: United States
Hello Scott Yee

You can convert AAC files to MP3 using this software I just looked for ImTOO Audio Encoder 1.0.15 build 1129

It works, because I just did one myself a 6 meg AAC file turned into a 4 meg MP3 one ("only" 128KPS mind)

Free to try - $23 dollars to buy! - see - a nice poem for you while I was at it


Anthony



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#219992 - 12/08/04 01:00 PM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
kbrkr Offline
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Registered: 11/19/02
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Loc: Tampa, FL
Believe it or not, but Walmart sells tunes for .88 cents a song.
http://www.walmart.com/music_downloads/introToServices.do
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#219993 - 12/08/04 01:18 PM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
seanbaker Offline
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Registered: 07/15/02
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http://www.mainstreetmusic.com/

they're a dollar per download but legal.

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#219994 - 12/08/04 04:40 PM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
DonM Offline
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Registered: 06/25/99
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Loc: Benton, LA, USA
Quote:
Originally posted by Scottyee:
Yep, this reminds me of one of those rare completely dead night piano bar gigs where I had to perform all evening for just one bar patron (and obnoxiously drunk at that).

... and then a fight breaks out!
DonM
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#219995 - 12/08/04 05:46 PM Re: Looking for BEST legal Commericial MP3 Music Download Websites
Scottyee Offline
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Originally posted by DonM:
... and then a fight breaks out!
DonM


I even got scars to show for it. - Scott
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