Comments on: Apple begins variable pricing on iTunes Store: Some songs now $1.29 each http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:49:02 -0500 hourly 1 By: Marvin Chery http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1004912 Marvin Chery Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:08:44 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1004912 I have to agree. Lala.com is about to kick ass some more. With most songs DRM free at 89 cents Its beats itunes and amazon now I have to agree. Lala.com is about to kick ass some more.
With most songs DRM free at 89 cents
Its beats itunes and amazon now

]]> By: J http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1004224 J Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:58:56 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1004224 Damn, looks like Amazon has actually upped to $1.29 as well. There are at least 3 tracks on here that are $1.29 and they all seem to be todays hits (with the exception of Journey - but that's humorous.) http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/dmusic/digital-music-track/ref=thedabbler-20 Damn, looks like Amazon has actually upped to $1.29 as well. There are at least 3 tracks on here that are $1.29 and they all seem to be todays hits (with the exception of Journey – but that’s humorous.)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/dmusic/digital-music-track/ref=thedabbler-20

]]> By: Vertigo http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1003955 Vertigo Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:50:57 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1003955 Amazon goes the opposite direction. $.79 for Top 40 new songs and and $.99 for everything else. Amazon goes the opposite direction. $.79 for Top 40 new songs and and $.99 for everything else.

]]> By: Tom B. http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1003948 Tom B. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:34:52 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1003948 Like you, I find using iTunes as an absolute last resort for purchasing. Though now that they have improved the sound quality and gone non-DRM, I will less reluctantly make purchases, but Amazon is still my go-to source, with LaLa about to pass iTunes in the #2 spot. Like you, I find using iTunes as an absolute last resort for purchasing. Though now that they have improved the sound quality and gone non-DRM, I will less reluctantly make purchases, but Amazon is still my go-to source, with LaLa about to pass iTunes in the #2 spot.

]]> By: Outlaw http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1003886 Outlaw Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:21:25 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1003886 If I hear a song I want and Amazon has it for $0.99 that is where I'll get it. If not, then I guess I would buy from iTunes. I think the $1.29 is a rip off. If I hear a song I want and Amazon has it for $0.99 that is where I’ll get it. If not, then I guess I would buy from iTunes.

I think the $1.29 is a rip off.

]]> By: Nicholas Deleon http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1003883 Nicholas Deleon Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:17:10 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1003883 True on the Beatport point, but I can't imagine too many “average Americans” are familiar with the DJs/producers/whatever on there. True on the Beatport point, but I can’t imagine too many “average Americans” are familiar with the DJs/producers/whatever on there.

]]> By: Chris http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1003872 Chris Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:43:19 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1003872 Beatport's always been like this... $2.49 for new stuff, $1.99 for most things, and $1.49 for old stuff. I don't think a price difference of 30 cents is that big of a deal, honestly, and it makes sense that it only applies to new music. Now, here's the thing I do take issue with.... I highly doubt this is going to pass much more on to the artists, but on the other hand, the artists whose tracks are $1.29 are so deeply embedded into major labels that they probably aren't hurting for cash (i.e. they are quite well known). And, well, hey. It just gives people another reason to look for indie music, right? Or use Amazon, which frankly is amazing. I've used Amazon's store much more than iTunes recently... Beatport’s always been like this… $2.49 for new stuff, $1.99 for most things, and $1.49 for old stuff. I don’t think a price difference of 30 cents is that big of a deal, honestly, and it makes sense that it only applies to new music. Now, here’s the thing I do take issue with…. I highly doubt this is going to pass much more on to the artists, but on the other hand, the artists whose tracks are $1.29 are so deeply embedded into major labels that they probably aren’t hurting for cash (i.e. they are quite well known).

And, well, hey. It just gives people another reason to look for indie music, right? Or use Amazon, which frankly is amazing. I’ve used Amazon’s store much more than iTunes recently…

]]> By: iTunes ya aumentó sus precios - AppleHOY http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1003802 iTunes ya aumentó sus precios - AppleHOY Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:52:30 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1003802 [...] Vía| CrunchGear [...] [...] Vía| CrunchGear [...]

]]> By: Screen Sleuth http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/04/07/apple-begins-variable-pricing-on-itunes-store-some-songs-now-129-each/comment-page-1/#comment-1003800 Screen Sleuth Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:49:06 +0000 http://www.crunchgear.com/?p=83063#comment-1003800 I like the lower price tier, as I can't stand much newer music, and the lack of DRM too will make me look at iTunes a little more now. I like the lower price tier, as I can’t stand much newer music, and the lack of DRM too will make me look at iTunes a little more now.

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