Today there are many new and exciting online music sites offering iPod downloads with a variety of music from Country/Western music to Christian and Gospel music to Classical tunes. Now you can download your favorite music at the click of a mouse and carry it with you wherever you go!
Here are some great tips to get your favorite online music downloads for your iPod without a hassle.
Three Types of Online Music Download Sites
Online you'll find about three kinds of online music download sites. Each uses its own business model. One type of iPod site may offer a monthly subscription for a certain quantity of songs each month or they may charge per music download. Another type may charge a one-time (or lifetime) membership fee and give you unlimited access to iPod tunes to download. The third type may give you free music downloads and earn their money from advertising alone.
iPod Music Pricing Estimates
The average pricing for an iPod song download is around one dollar or slightly below. For an entire album, sites usually charge between $10 and $15 per album. With a monthly music download subscription, you can expect to pay between $15 and $20 per month, depending on the site and number of songs you want. For a lifetime membership, the average price is $40.
Finding a Dependable and Affordable iPod Download Site
If you plan to download many tunes on your iPod, search online to find one or a few sites that are dependable. Shop at those names you trust to save time and money. Here are a few popular sites: iTunes, MusicMatch, eMusic, and Wal-mart. Some free online music download sites include IMesh, Limeware, and Kazaa.
Beware of sites that seem suspicious or offer downloadable songs that have not been released yet. These are pirated songs and are illegal. If using a free iPod music download site, be sure the site is offering songs that are not copyrighted. If the songs are copyrighted, find out "how" or "why" the songs are being offered for free. Does the site have special permission from the copyright owner? Check with the Better Business Bureau online to be sure the site is legitimate.
When signing on for "lifetime membership" be sure the site has been around a while and offers the type of downloads you are seeking. Some companies are "fly by night" companies and will not be there next year, so your membership fee could be lost.
Test Music Downloading Speeds
Before signing on with any particular online music download site, test its song download speed. Purchase one song and download it to see how quickly you're able to receive the song file. The average downloading time is between 128 kilobytes and 192 kilobytes. Finding a site with fast music downloads will save you time when searching for great songs online.
Use the tips above to get your favorite online music downloads on your iPod. You'll finally be able to listen to all the latest online music tunes while driving, jogging, biking, or hiking!
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