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iTunes Europe Tomorrow
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AL-FAMOUS said:
Well that does not count me, as at 1.19 a song I would happily part with money - that is around 79p
Then again 99% of my iTunes library is from my own CDs, the odd few are old songs that I only have on tape or LP - I intend to buy these on ITMS when available.
I am still not sure I would buy albums on ITMS, depends on the price as I can buy most chart CDs at £8.99 from http://www.cd-wow.com with free shipping. I would not pay similar or more for a download compared to a CD, as you get lower quality audio (compared to a CDDA audio) and no artwork or physical CD.
As for singles, or odd old songs I like I would 100% happily buy on ITMS.
AL-FAMOUS said:
this all depends on the continuing success of the ipod. if you have an ipod you WANT to use iTunes right? i doubt any pc-ipod owners have said "what, i can't use this with winamp?" so maybe its time for a 4th gen iPod. my fingers are crossed cause i'm gonna be in the market soon! how about a built in 2+ megapixel camera steve? ::wishful thinking::
I don't like this whole Tuesday thing. new music comes out here on a Monday, and Apple better update then.
mrzippy said:
even though you can download them for free???
i like you have most of the music from my own cds, but thats just because i like to have the case and sleeve (plus im good for the cash)
FightTheFuture said:
yeah ive got my full collection on ipod.... and i use itunes....
im in favour of a 4th gen aswell
AL-FAMOUS said:
I have never really been into MP3 downloading for free, I am one of the few who don't agree with piracy, if I download an album it is only to see if I like it, and if I do I always buy the original CD (partly as like you I am good for the cash).
I also like to have the case and sleeve, but I suppose it depends how much I like the music ie. I would happily buy a download of a Kylie album on ITMS but I would have to have the CD of the Evanescence album.
If no-one supports good bands, we will end up with no good music is the future.
mrzippy said:
i agree but im not saying that i download for free i was just putting what i think will happen across...and i think depending on how they do it, that it will flop
the best way to support good bands is to buy there cds...and go to there concerts (you cant download that for free)
Kalomir said:
Sorry, but that has no relevance. Europe doesnt even have a store, so of course we can buy american songs. I personally think Apple will have one big library, but localsied homepages, becuase each country has its own charts, right?
AL-FAMOUS said:
In a way I think the BPI should step up their fight on piracy via prosecutions like in the US, that would give people the incentive to buy legal downloads.
I DO NOT agree with copy protection on CDs, I listen to music mainly on my Mac in iTunes. Why should I be forced to used a proprietary player and lower quality audio? A good example is BMG releases in the UK that show a red dash next to Mac compatibility - it's a CD for God sake, why should I need to check my computer specification?
Anway I have never found a copy protection that actually works on a Mac, the BMG releases just mount as two disc, one the CD Audio the other is the Windows data track. The red dash must mean, ah it does not affect Macs
If recored compaies did not spend what I imagine is millions on trying to copy protect their CDs, they could sell music at lower prices. I personally think most people fell CDs are overpriced, if they were cheaper they would buy legal versions instead of downloading for free.
Anyway I think ITMS Europe has got a good chance, I know several people who will use it as long as the price is right.
MacSA said:
It could become more public as well, if the MTV dispute with the indies over video use fees was anything to go by:
Media Guardian story
I think MTV backed down in this case.
Hopefully the hold-up won't become the main story and spoil the rest of the publicity.
g4cubed said:
Yeah. I am from Canada. The only music service here is Puretracks.com. Sony has a "buy a big mac at McD's" and get a free song. Well the promotion is using Puretracks in Canada which doesn't have Mac Support. Bring on iTunes Canada!
Selling itunes music outside the US comes on the same news day as realnetworks selling video content online? While video content is bigger news for advancing technology, etc., I have a feeling apple's news is a heck of a lot bigger on the buisness side. Selling a product that's done wonderfuly in a new market is a heck of a lot better than selling a new product in a form that's not all that practical.
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Stike said:There is already German music available in iTMS. Just search for "Roy Black" or "Stefanie Hertel" - those are the abominations of German not-so-popular music. (mostly listened to by old people and people who have no taste
They recently added some German music. But they have a ton still to add. Let´s see how this plays out...
I'm very glad there is FINALLY going to be iTunes Europe. I wish I were there for the big event...
As for French music, there is only a VERY limited selection on the US store, so I really hope at some point we will be able to download music from any iTunes store in the world.
If this happens tomorrow it would be perfect timing, to correspond with the upcoming Fête de la musique (music festival)!
I know rights and royalties make this an unlikely situation, but one can always hope, right?
I'm opposed!
Why is Apple doing this? Europeans should have to take a vacation to the US like everybody else if they want to access the iTMS. This will promote tourism and help our battered economy. Now they will have no reason whatsoever to come here. This makes me want to jump out my window.
Why is Apple doing this? Europeans should have to take a vacation to the US like everybody else if they want to access the iTMS. This will promote tourism and help our battered economy. Now they will have no reason whatsoever to come here. This makes me want to jump out my window.
HenMaster6000 said:
Availability of iTMS in a country is NOT the same thing as license to distribute a particular song in that country. I am sure there will be some correlation, but iTMS Spain doesn't mean Spain-based acts; it means iTMS is available in Spain to distribute whatever Apple is licensed to distribute in Spain.
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AL-FAMOUS said:
That's an ever-so-slightly sweeping generalisation. I think most people are quite willing to part with their money, regardless of location, if the product, presentation and quality are good. The Apple offering certainly is, so I'll be using it, probably quite a bit when I can get my iPod mini.