Some sites are nothing but treble
CDs are becoming obsolete, but downloading music off the internet has soared in popularity
By Charlotte O'Malley
April 25, 2008
The internet has definitely simplified life. It enhances communication, research and shopping. With just a couple clicks, you can find anything from the perfect prom dress to Fall Out Boy’s latest hit.
Downloading music off the internet is looking to be a lasting trend, but with so many sites out there, it might be difficult to click on the right one.
Before downloading music, be wary of hidden fees, virus potential, and low-quality songs.
Between iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, and Limewire plans, iTunes was declared the best overall site because it is very user friendly.
While some teenagers have the mentality that you cannot steal something that is free, only legal downloading options were compared. By downloading free music you are setting yourself up and your computer for problems.
- most compatible with iPod
- Difficult to transfer music to iTunes from other download sites
- easily turns C.Ds into MP3 format
- active advertising so users are kept up to date
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| iTunes |
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“Paying .99 cents a song seems reasonable to me,” senior Nick Bernatowicz said. “Songs are so easy to convert.” |
| Napster |
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“With the amount of music I download, I save money being on the $14.95 plan,” sophomore Alex Cunigan said. |
| Rhapsody |
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“It’s hard to downoad the music,” junior Yang Chen Dolkar said. “There are too many pop-ups.” |
| Limewire |
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“I noticed it slowed down my computer,” senior Alyssa Curry said. “It doesn’t have a big selection of music, but I can find what I need.” |
Free site download (open to the public)