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Apple dropping iTunes Plus tracks to 99 cents: Apple dropping iTunes Plus tracks to 99 centsCompetition - ain't it great?Why is Amazon a treat to iTunes? Because unlike all the others that tries to compete, they did not ignore iTunes users with their service. They mad it really simple to add Amazon DRM-Free songs to iTunes/iPods at a...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-10-16
Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killer: Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killerIt should be 320K bit rateOr even better, direct full bitrate downloads! Apple needs competition since they're no angels themselves when it comes to DRM.RE: Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killer89Â¢ is a lot more than 0, thoughRE: Amazon launches DRM-free iTunes killerI think its a...; Tags: Digital media, EMusic, Amazon.com Inc., DRM-free iTunes killer, DRM-free iTunes, killer; Discussion threads 2007-09-25
AT&T's new OTA emusic Mobile service results in $1.50 per song fee: AT&T just launched their new eMusic Mobile download service that allows you to download MP3 files from eMusic directly to your compatible mobile phone. eMusic is an online seller of MP3 music from independent labels that has is DRM-free so you can purchase and then listen to your MP3 songs...; Tags: Wireless carriers, Smartphone, S60, MP3 players, mobile services, Feature phones; Blog posts 2007-07-31
What web 2.0 could teach Warner's Music's Eric Bronfman: What web 2.0 could teach Warner's Music's Eric BronfmanHuh?OK yes in a perfect world removal of DRM would be great... For the consumer and music listener. However what you fail to address is the whole industry called the music industry. If they remove DRM, how exactly is the industry...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Web 2.0, Warner Music Group Corp., Web, EMusic, digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2007-02-12
emusic hears sweet sound of success in Europe: eMusic hears sweet sound of success in EuropeAnother music service...Mercora-ever heard of them? They've also got a huge online music catalog, and it's LEGAL. They're going to do big things in '07.; Tags: EMusic; Discussion threads 2007-01-25

emusic to launch download service across Europe: eMusic to launch download service across EuropeKeep it goingThis is the only music service that I am actually contenplating signing up for. I haven't taken the time to find the best way to access using Linux, either with wine and windows client or emusicJ java client. To date,...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, digital-rights management, EMusic; Discussion threads 2006-09-12
emusic to relaunch MP3 subscription service: eMusic to relaunch MP3 subscription serviceEmusic is a wonderful resourceI've been a member for about a year now, and the fact that they offer non-drm'd mp3's of music that you won't hear on mainstream radio make them the best place by far.Looking forward to the relaunch!; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, EMusic, MP3; Discussion threads 2004-09-20

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Toshiba Satellite L355D: The Toshiba Satellite L355D is a tough laptop to critique. One the one hand, its feature set is merely adequate, its battery life below average, and thanks to the inclusion of an AMD processor its performance--while sufficient for such basic computing tasks as Web surfing, watching movies, and word processing--can't...; Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, Toshiba Corp., satellite, Toshiba Satellite L355D, Satellite L355D, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-04-30
MSN Music to ex-customers: So you thought you bought that song for life, eh?: MSN Music to ex-customers: So you thought you bought that song for life, eh?Grammar policeyou’re content -> your content unless you are content.I think that's called a call for class actiondidn't I hear attorney laughing and evluating future fees ?Come on Adrian, I'm sure you really know why."To be honest,...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Media players, MSN Music, MSN, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-23
Toshiba Satellite A205-6808: In the short time since Toshiba sent us our Satellite A205-S6808 review unit, the company has ceded the HD format war to rival Blu-ray, making the laptop's HD DVD drive a quaint novelty rather than a killer feature (fortunately, the drive still functions as a plain-old DVD burner). Aside from...; Tags: Notebooks, DVD, Consumer electronics, Toshiba Corp., laptop computer, satellite, Toshiba Satellite; Product reviews 2008-03-14
Fastest growing US Web categories in December 2007: The consumer goods category once again saw significant growth gaining 23% to nearly 36 mln visitors, according to comScore. OfficeMax led the category with 15.3 mln visitors, up 170%. Other consumer goods sites achieving growth included QVC Sites, up 3% to 6.1 mln visitors, and Hammacher Schlemmer's site Hammacher.com, up...; Tags: Web, Visitor, Internet, Food & Beverage, Channel Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, NB; Blog posts 2008-01-31
Gates and Jobs rendezvous at CES: Gates and Jobs rendezvous at CESSilverlight?I want some of whatever you're smoking.I found a transcript of their conversationGates: So how much money did you donate last year to charity?Jobs: None.Gates: Oh. Hey, now that you are so much against DRM, when are you going to follow the lead of companies...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, job, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-14
The implosion of music DRM: The implosion of music DRMWhat's so hard to understand?* DRM-free is worth more to the purchaser* DRM costs the distributor* The cost of DRM is passed to the purchaserNet result to the purchaser: higher price, lower value.Basic economics.Tiers has been done...Tiers has been done with the tiers relating not to...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, music, digital-rights management, implosion, DRM-free; Discussion threads 2008-01-04
LG CU720 Shine (AT&T): One of LG's star handsets this year was definitely the LG Shine, which debuted earlier in the year to quite a bit of fanfare. Back then, the only unit available was the LG Shine KE970, which was made primarily for the European and Asian market. You could get an unlocked...; Tags: Cellular phones, LG Shine CU720, LG Shine, LG Electronics Inc., KE970, joystick, Shine CU720, AT&T Corp.; Product reviews 2007-12-17
Ion TTUSB10 USB Turntable: For those of you with vinyl music collections, making the transition to digital music can be frustrating and expensive. You could purchase digital versions of your albums from online music retailers such as iTunes, eMusic, or Amazon--but who likes paying for music they already own? Another option would be to...; Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Ion TTUSB10, turntable; Product reviews 2007-12-05
Toshiba Satellite A215-S7437: Priced at $899, the Toshiba Satellite A215-S7437 is one of the two cheapest systems in our roundup of sub-$1,000 laptops. Given that low price, it's no surprise that the Satellite (along with its compatriot, the $899 Gateway M-1618) incorporates a low-cost AMD Turion 64 X2 processor. It's also no surprise...; Tags: laptop computer, satellite, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite, Toshiba Satellite A215-S7437; Product reviews 2007-11-16
Blaze Audio RipEditBurn Plus (exe): RipEditBurn Plus is a totally integrated sound editor. Record everything from streaming audio to classic LPs. Create custom iPod-ready playlists for iTunes or WMP; save back-ups. Burn discs. Add sound effects, even record vocals into custom mixes. Access eMusic and iTunes playlists in a single click from RipEditBurn Plus's custom...; Tags: Playlist, Apple iTunes, Digital Music, Digital Media, Web Technology, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2007-11-14
The iPod/iTunes link IS monopolistic: The iPod/iTunes link IS monopolisticLock inIt seems that most proprietary-based companies practice lock-in. It is good business practice to make the product/service as integrated and easy to use as possilbe, as end-to-end as possible, create hooks so it is hard to leave, and also to establish barriers to entry.It is...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod; Discussion threads 2007-11-08
AT&T BlackBerry 8820 officially announced; onsale tomorrow: Pretty much as everyone predicted, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion and AT&T Mobility formally introduced the BlackBerry 8820 today. Availability for the Wi-Fi enabled device will begin tomnorrow, September 20. Users will be able to use the device in any of 10,000 AT&T-branded or affiliated Wi-Fi hotspots....; Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., AT&T Corp., RIM BlackBerry, TeleNav GPS Navigator, Handhelds, Hardware, Russell Shaw; Blog posts 2007-09-19
Universal and Wal-Mart pile the pressure on iTunes: Universal and Wal-Mart pile the pressure on iTunes30 itunes purchases per ipod ownerDuring that Wall St. Journal thing a few months ago the one where Gates and jobs appeared together Jobs said that the average number of songs bought by ipod owners was only 30.iTunes will still own the market.Sorry...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Apple iTunes, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Apple Inc., CD, iPODS, Apple iPod, Adrian; Discussion threads 2007-08-21