I’m a huge music fan, which means I have a very large music collection on my computer. The switch from CDs to digital music was great for my storage situation but not so great on my wallet. The ease and convenience of downloading the latest album by my favorite artists or hot single of the moment has steadily built up my collection and put a significant dent in my wallet.
I was in the first bunch to purchase an iPod back in 2003 and I’ve been an iTunes loyalist since then but with the cost of everything going up, it has become more and more important to make cuts on spending wherever possible.
With today’s Apple announcement about iPod changes and upgrades, people may be looking to upgrade their existing device or finally make that commitment to digital music. Individual songs on iTunes can cost up to $1.29, which can add up quickly. Whether you are planning to buy a new iPod or not, finding ways to enjoy your favorite things (in this case music) without breaking the bank is an increasing priority.
One of my favorite music finds is Amazon mp3 Downloads. In my eyes, Amazon can do very little wrong and the mp3 Downloads store is no different. It’s an easy and quick download to get the downloader installed on your computer and you can save quite a bit. I tried it out last week for an album I was waiting for that cost $8.99 on Amazon mp3 and $9.99 on iTunes. Not a huge savings but every little bit helps.
This morning was even better. The new A Fine Frenzy album was $9.99 on iTunes and $3.00 if purchased through Amazon mp3. The same price difference exists for the new Phish album and a handful of others. The cost is charges directly to your Amazon account and the new tunes are downloaded directly to iTunes. This allows for the continued consumption of sometimes cheesy music at a cost that is manageable.
The best part: singles are still 99 cents on Amazon mp3 Downloads! It easy and saves money, what’s not to love?
Note: Amazon’s prices do fluctuate and the albums I mentioned above have different prices than when I first pulled the figures
Discussion
Brian Remmel9 September 2009 4:46 pm
Stephanie,
Thanks for the post. I have always tried to avoid downloading from iTunes, especially when they supported DRM.
Now I’m loyal to emusic (http://www.emusic.com/). For just $15/month I get 37 downloads. They don’t have any major labels, but I can always just listen to the radio when I crave some pop.
Stephanie Schlegel9 September 2009 7:14 pm
Thanks Brian, I love new resources!
I must have an addiction because I download way more than that (and usually the popular stuff) so it may not be perfect for my needs but I’m going to check it out.
Brian Remmel9 September 2009 9:54 pm
Cool, I know they have a variety of plans.
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