Walmart Music Store

MacRumors · Nov 5, 2003, 08:21 PM

The New York Post reports that Walmart is finalizing deals with the five major labels and plans to launch its own music download service as early as November 15th.

While no pricing details are available for the new music service, The Post notes that Walmart currently sells music at a loss at their retail stores to attract customers.

evolu · Nov 5, 2003, 08:23 PM

wallmart sucks

dracoleb · Nov 5, 2003, 08:23 PM

Wow, everybody seems to want to get into the game. Maybe this will hurt the credibility of the recent newcomer Napster. iTunes is the established standard.

Freg3000 · Nov 5, 2003, 08:25 PM

I can see it already. 49 cents at amazingly low quality and tons of DRM.

trebblekicked · Nov 5, 2003, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Freg3000
I can see it already. 49 cents at amazingly low quality and tons of DRM.

not to mention "family friendly" versions of your favorite tracks.

F Walmart.

LimeLite · Nov 5, 2003, 08:30 PM

Ok, this is getting to be ridiculous.

On a side note, expect to see LimeLite's Music Store in early 2004...

Java · Nov 5, 2003, 08:30 PM

Can I buy my clothes and grocies via the music store too?

mjconnor · Nov 5, 2003, 08:31 PM

Is this a joke?

Is it going to be a bunch of censored stuff, like in their stores?

Or is it going to be a load of Toby Keith hick crap, like in their stores?

Plus, does anyone who goes to Wal-Mart even know what a computer or the Internet is?

JohnGillilan · Nov 5, 2003, 08:32 PM

I wonder if this will be sponsored by the Handleman Company?? They are the music distributor for stores like WalMart, Target, K-Mart, etc. If so, do you think such a service would extend to these other similar stores?

Powerbook G5 · Nov 5, 2003, 08:33 PM

So when will we be seeing a McDonald's music store? This is insane, everyone seems to be starting a music selling service now.

QCassidy352 · Nov 5, 2003, 08:35 PM

agreed, this is nuts. How many are we up to by now? Apple, napster, dell, sony (right?), walmart, buymusic.com... and I'm sure I'm forgetting many. Methinks there isn't room in the market for this many people.

reason1 · Nov 5, 2003, 08:37 PM

Do not underestimate the power of Walmart. They are willing to lose $$$ for years-in order to get people in the door.

theipodgod16 · Nov 5, 2003, 08:38 PM

ohh there's always room for more....just that none will be as good as ipod\itunes man.

ZildjianKX · Nov 5, 2003, 08:38 PM

What's going to happen when some of these stores are going to go belly up? How will people be able to authenticate their music... digital rights management sucks... and it could create a big backlash.

I personally don't like buying music online... I can buy the CD, rip it, its better quality and I can do whatever I want with it, no hassle. Plus if the MP3 gets deleted, I can rip it again for free.

pb1212580 · Nov 5, 2003, 08:38 PM

Ooh... I wonder if one would be able to return it if one decides it was the wrong music purchased?! lol

seriously though, maybe it's a good thing a different kind of store is jumping in...brings in different ideas... good or bad.

2 cents

ClimbingTheLog · Nov 5, 2003, 08:41 PM

Walmart tried to emulate NetFlix too - anybody know how that's doing?

They have a patent going for them; I wonder if Apple get any patients on iTMS.

Photorun · Nov 5, 2003, 08:43 PM

Geez Walmart, an online music store? Really puh-leeease, that's soooo 2003.

There's a little Korean deli down on the corner that has it's own music store... and my grandma... and of course I have two or three online music stores myself. I mean... doesn't every have one?

LegionCSUF · Nov 5, 2003, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mjconnor
Does anyone who goes to Wal-Mart even know what a computer or the Internet is?

Yes, but they all use Lindows.

ITR 81 · Nov 5, 2003, 08:50 PM

The Walmart Music Store may not do well but I do go there quite abit for DVD sales, food and few other things. Most Wally Worlds around here are 24hr SuperCenters so they are sortof hangouts as well..like the Super Targets here.

rainman::|:| · Nov 5, 2003, 08:58 PM

i think it's time we all paid a visit to walmart HQ. they've been ripping us off for years, treating us like **** when we are stupid enough to shop there, now they're pulling this ****? come on. thankfully NO one i know even considers buying music at walmart, as was said above the censorship is terrible, i'm sure they'll have it online too.

it seems everyone wants to get a finger in the pie. i think a lot of fingers are going to get burned.

pnw

Ruthless · Nov 5, 2003, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LegionCSUF
Yes, but they all use Lindows.

that is awsome i actually laughed to myself!!!!

evolu · Nov 5, 2003, 09:04 PM

You think they will stock bottles of Pepsi that are giving away free iTunes tracks...

In true Wallmart style they will probably stock non-giveaway bottles only.

Edit: wrong cola!

Dippo · Nov 5, 2003, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ClimbingTheLog
Walmart tried to emulate NetFlix too - anybody know how that's doing?

Walmart's DVD Rental thing is cheaper than Netflix but probably one of the worst things ever. It doesn't even compare to Netflix. You would be wasting your money if you signed up. I have read many reviews by people on the web and they all got fed up with the long waits and lack of customer service and all moved to Netflix.

I am sure Walmart would do about the same with a music store. Lower prices but not worth the hassle.

When will it ever end?

voicegy · Nov 5, 2003, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dracoleb
Wow, everybody seems to want to get into the game.

Well, can't blame 'em. Stores that sell music were/are all over the place...Tower Records, Wherehouse, Sam Goody, various electronic stores, and, yes, huge discount retailers...and mom and pop stores, independent stores...the list goes on. This just represents a shift from "brick and morter" to online purchases, albeit now instead of merely "buying a cd online" and having it mailed to your door, you'll buy individual songs and/or whole "cd's" digitally, to be downloaded and manipulated on your computer. Something the more "savvy" computer user has been used to for a while now.

Truly a major shift in purchasing "merchandise" in an actual "digital" format...it was bound to "trickle down" to the masses via a giant, well established discount chain.

Oh, and, yes...I detest WalMart as well.

daRAT · Nov 5, 2003, 09:05 PM

*gag*

Oh please, I'd rather drive a screw driver into both ears than listen to wal-mart downloaded music.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:21 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Walmart Music Store The New York Post reports that Walmart is finalizing deals with the five major labels and plans to launch its own music download service as early as November 15th. While no pricing details are available for the new music service, The Post notes that Walmart currently sells music at a loss at their retail stores to attract customers.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:23 PM	#3
dracoleb macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2003	Wow, everybody seems to want to get into the game. Maybe this will hurt the credibility of the recent newcomer Napster. iTunes is the established standard. __________________ "To create a new standard takes something that's not just a little bit different. It takes something that's really new and captures people's imaginations. Macintosh meets that standard"- Bill Gates

Nov 5, 2003, 08:25 PM	#4
Freg3000 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New York	I can see it already. 49 cents at amazingly low quality and tons of DRM. __________________ FregTK This Is Momentum.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:30 PM	#7
Java macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Marin County (where else?)	Walmart? Can I buy my clothes and grocies via the music store too? __________________ "even the President of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked." -B. Dylan "Propaganda all is phony." -B. Dylan

Nov 5, 2003, 08:31 PM	#8
mjconnor macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2003	Is this true? Is this a joke? Is it going to be a bunch of censored stuff, like in their stores? Or is it going to be a load of Toby Keith hick crap, like in their stores? Plus, does anyone who goes to Wal-Mart even know what a computer or the Internet is?

Nov 5, 2003, 08:23 PM	#2
evolu macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: LA la land...	wallmart sucks

Nov 5, 2003, 08:30 PM	#6
LimeLite macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Ca	Ok, this is getting to be ridiculous. On a side note, expect to see LimeLite's Music Store in early 2004...

Nov 5, 2003, 08:32 PM	#9
JohnGillilan macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles	I wonder if this will be sponsored by the Handleman Company?? They are the music distributor for stores like WalMart, Target, K-Mart, etc. If so, do you think such a service would extend to these other similar stores? __________________ "If you've got beef, eat a porkchop." -- Coolio

Nov 5, 2003, 08:33 PM	#10
Powerbook G5 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St Augustine, FL	So when will we be seeing a McDonald's music store? This is insane, everyone seems to be starting a music selling service now. __________________ iMac, therefore, iAm.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:35 PM	#11
QCassidy352 Contributor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Boston, MA	agreed, this is nuts. How many are we up to by now? Apple, napster, dell, sony (right?), walmart, buymusic.com... and I'm sure I'm forgetting many. Methinks there isn't room in the market for this many people. __________________ "If Jesus Himself came back to earth and turned water to wine, half of MacRumors would say 'meh, this is red. I wanted white.'"

Nov 5, 2003, 08:37 PM	#12
reason1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2003	Do not underestimate the power of Walmart. They are willing to lose $$$ for years-in order to get people in the door.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:38 PM	#13
theipodgod16 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2003	ohh there's always room for more....just that none will be as good as ipod\itunes man.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:38 PM	#14
ZildjianKX Guest Join Date: May 2003	What's going to happen when some of these stores are going to go belly up? How will people be able to authenticate their music... digital rights management sucks... and it could create a big backlash. I personally don't like buying music online... I can buy the CD, rip it, its better quality and I can do whatever I want with it, no hassle. Plus if the MP3 gets deleted, I can rip it again for free.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:38 PM	#15
pb1212580 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2003	Ooh... I wonder if one would be able to return it if one decides it was the wrong music purchased?! lol seriously though, maybe it's a good thing a different kind of store is jumping in...brings in different ideas... good or bad. 2 cents __________________ ---------------------------------------- PB 12" 1Ghz 1.25G 80G

Nov 5, 2003, 08:41 PM	#16
ClimbingTheLog macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2003	Walmart tried to emulate NetFlix too - anybody know how that's doing? They have a patent going for them; I wonder if Apple get any patients on iTMS.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:43 PM	#17
Photorun Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NYC	Geez Walmart, an online music store? Really puh-leeease, that's soooo 2003. There's a little Korean deli down on the corner that has it's own music store... and my grandma... and of course I have two or three online music stores myself. I mean... doesn't every have one?

Nov 5, 2003, 08:50 PM	#19
ITR 81 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2003	Hey don't say anything about folks that goto wally world!! The Walmart Music Store may not do well but I do go there quite abit for DVD sales, food and few other things. Most Wally Worlds around here are 24hr SuperCenters so they are sortof hangouts as well..like the Super Targets here.

Nov 5, 2003, 08:58 PM	#20
rainman::\|:\| macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: iowa	i think it's time we all paid a visit to walmart HQ. they've been ripping us off for years, treating us like ** when we are stupid enough to shop there, now they're pulling this **? come on. thankfully NO one i know even considers buying music at walmart, as was said above the censorship is terrible, i'm sure they'll have it online too. it seems everyone wants to get a finger in the pie. i think a lot of fingers are going to get burned. pnw

Nov 5, 2003, 09:04 PM	#22
evolu macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: LA la land...	You think they will stock bottles of Pepsi that are giving away free iTunes tracks... In true Wallmart style they will probably stock non-giveaway bottles only. Edit: wrong cola!

Nov 5, 2003, 09:05 PM	#25
daRAT macrumors regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kennebunk, Maine, USA	gag Oh please, I'd rather drive a screw driver into both ears than listen to wal-mart downloaded music.

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