Cd store vs iTunes
Hi there,
I'm a quite recent iPod/Tunes user, so I'm having this curiosity:
Do experienced iPod-users actually stop buying cd's in the store around the corner?
I'm asking this because on iTunes, albums are sometimes incomplete or inexisting...
So does iTunes substitute the store?
If you're a real iTuner, isn't it a bit of a waist of money to still pay double for cd's, around the corner?
Which system is preferable to enjoy music at home, both cd's and iPod?
Thanks!
Miguel
Here are some threads on the subject...
Buegie, "Computer Stolen, Now Library Empty?" #11, 10:07pm Aug 15, 2005 CDT
Dave Sawyer, "Purchased music - Better quality option, PLEASE" #1, 09:58am Sep 12, 2005 CDT
You'll have to decide where you fall in the CD vs. iTMS decision.
For me, the audio level of iTMS AAC/128 files is too low to pay close to CD retail prices. YMMV
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