[Macguy59]

Originally Posted by Dyvim

My current decision path works like this:
(1) Is it available in iTunes as iTunes Plus? If yes, buy; otherwise
(2) Is it available in Amazon.com? If yes, buy; otherwise
(3) Is it available in iTunes with DRM? If yes, buy. I can always strip the DRM anyway (used to want to put iTunes purchases on a Motorola SLVR and WM handhelds but these days it's all within Apple's ecosystem).

Shouldn't you have used "THEN" & "ELSE" statements ? Ok I'm showing my age

[Macguy59]

Originally Posted by Dyvim

My current decision path works like this:
(1) Is it available in iTunes as iTunes Plus? If yes, buy; otherwise
(2) Is it available in Amazon.com? If yes, buy; otherwise
(3) Is it available in iTunes with DRM? If yes, buy. I can always strip the DRM anyway (used to want to put iTunes purchases on a Motorola SLVR and WM handhelds but these days it's all within Apple's ecosystem).

Shouldn't you have used "THEN" & "ELSE" statements ? Ok I'm showing my age

[Pony99CA]

Originally Posted by ctmagnus

My gripe with Amazon is that they were supposed to open their Canadian MP3 store this year.

They have 15 days left.

I'm torn. Should I say, "They have the Internet in Canada?" or "What's the gripe if there are still 15 days left?"

Seriously, I just got a $5 Amazon music credit, so I've been downloading a few things there. One thing I wondered about iTunes is whether it lets you hear the whole song before you buy or just a clip. Amazon only lets you hear 15 or 30 seconds, which often isn't enough (especially to hear if there are differences in the seemingly identical versions).

Also, some songs are available only in albums (usually extended songs). Sheila E's "Love Bizarre" or Danity Kane's "Show Stopper" club mix, for example, aren't available as single downloads. Does iTunes restrict some songs to those buying the album?

Steve

[doogald]

Originally Posted by Pony99CA

I wondered about iTunes is whether it lets you hear the whole song before you buy or just a clip. Amazon only lets you hear 15 or 30 seconds, which often isn't enough (especially to hear if there are differences in the seemingly identical versions).

30 seconds for the iTunes Music Store. I think that is the edge of fair use in the US, but I could be mistaken about that.