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    Music

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cycloneguy2618, Jan 3, 2006.

  1. cycloneguy2618

    cycloneguy2618 Notebook Deity

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    What software do you use to get music, Itunes, Napster etc.....
     
    cycloneguy2618, Jan 3, 2006
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  2. Amber

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    use itunes to buy music since I'm switching over to Ipod this week. I was using Wal-mart's 88 cent music, but its not that good.

    SG
     
    Amber, Jan 3, 2006
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  3. nathanhuth

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    None, I still buy CDs. Don't worry I get them for pratically free, legally. I can't live without the sound quality. It especially important when played on my stereo, MP3s sound like garbage. Having a professional, full-sound quality disc is important to me.
     
    nathanhuth, Jan 3, 2006
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  4. cycloneguy2618

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    I would imagine Walmart isnt that great :p. Yahoo doesnt seem so good either.
     
    cycloneguy2618, Jan 3, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I used to use iTunes up until about one month ago...that is the last time I bought music online, so that is how I voted.

    However, the 128-bit AAC format the iTunes songs come in is TERRIBLE. I'm buying all my music on CD's from now on.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 3, 2006
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  6. xAMDvsIntelx

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    I use iTunes only if I have to. Otherwise a good old fashed CD does the job ;)
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 3, 2006
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  7. Azinfellow

    Azinfellow Notebook Consultant

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    Been using Winamp for years...best shareware there is....audio is great and it converts for you too if u need wave or MP3's or ripping of Cd's. Plays all video sources from DLs!
     
    Azinfellow, Jan 3, 2006
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    I get free Napster from my school, but every song is tagged with a DRM.
     
    ccbr01, Jan 3, 2006
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    Piracy, of course.

    LOL, just kidding.
     
    Hucsman, Jan 4, 2006
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    I'm a fan of CD's myself. I've bought a couple songs off the iTunes store, mostly because they were only available there.
     
    dragonesse, Jan 4, 2006
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    Personally I don't download anymore...I have 25GB of music on my computer from when I ripped all of my CD's while I was in Italy. It is great, just have to rip some CD's every now and then put them on my network drive.
     
    USAFdude02, Jan 4, 2006
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  12. xAMDvsIntelx

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    Whoa! How many CDs did you go through?
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Jan 4, 2006
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