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sleepingfish · 21-08-2007, 09:40

gBox: Give The Gift Of DRM-Free Music

gBox to Challenge iTunes Starting Tomorrow

Tom_E · 21-08-2007, 09:46

Aren't Apple/iTunes starting to do DRM-free music anyway?

sleepingfish · 21-08-2007, 09:56

Yes, gBox looks like it will be about 30 cents cheaper per DRM track and give the record labels more control over pricing. Most of the labels are crapping themselves about Apple's continuing dominance of online music sales, in particular Universal who weren't happy with Apple taking control of pricing on their music:
Universal to Offer DRM-Free Music
BBC - 6 Music - No deal for iTunes
BBC NEWS | Business | Universal 'to revise iTunes deal'

sleepingfish · 22-08-2007, 05:02

BBC NEWS | Business | Big names sign up to iTunes rival

Dusteh · 22-08-2007, 05:13

The website looks fuckin gash, its terrible. I'm actually angry thinking about how much googles in-house term are earning with that as the end result.

Its also annoying. Why would I want to pick itunes-style mp3s? Is this to cater for the thick market? People who wouldn't dare use the shop unless they feel certain it will support their ipod?

Why does the information section not explain the bitrate of the mp3s? Why is there no FLAC?

Piss

Poor.

sleepingfish · 22-08-2007, 05:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusteh

The website looks fuckin gash, its terrible. I'm actually angry thinking about how much googles in-house term are earning with that as the end result.

Google are partly backing it and behind the advertising revenue business model, but Navio Systems are the people who put it together (although it does seem convenient that its called Gbox).

weldo · 22-08-2007, 06:18

do people actually buy tunes anyway ??

sleepingfish · 22-08-2007, 06:22

Apparently so.

weldo · 22-08-2007, 06:56

fools

roto · 25-08-2007, 01:18

Fuck all this. I use lala. Trade CDs. Rip 'em as you get 'em. Pass 'em on.

Lala.com: A place to grow your music

It's fucking ace!

jiminyjones · 15-09-2007, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by weldo

do people actually buy tunes anyway ??

I'm one of those fools..can you enlighten me as to how to get free music?? (please lol)

Transmogrify · 15-09-2007, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiminyjones

I'm one of those fools..can you enlighten me as to how to get free music?? (please lol)

torrent sites.

pgo · 15-09-2007, 20:34

Borrow your friends' CDs. That's what I do.

I buy CDs here and there, let friends burn them and they do the same in return.

Only works if you have friends, FYI.

roto · 15-09-2007, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgo

Borrow your friends' CDs. That's what I do.

I buy CDs here and there, let friends burn them and they do the same in return.

Only works if you have friends, FYI.

Lala works in much the same way. It's dirt cheap to trade...

foomex · 18-09-2007, 17:01

I'm down with buying digital music EXCEPT when being soundtracks.

Is there anyone left with me who loves to go to the record store, browse for a while(even knowing what you're going for and know exactly where it is)... then going for it. After that buying and get home excited, open the CD, and play it while checking out inserts, art, liner notes?

COME ON!

roto · 18-09-2007, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by foomex

Is there anyone left with me who loves to go to the record store, browse for a while(even knowing what you're going for and know exactly where it is)... then going for it. After that buying and get home excited, open the CD, and play it while checking out inserts, art, liner notes?

I prefer the instant gratification of mp3s and the lack of clutter of jewel boxes and liner notes.

Snowshiro · 19-09-2007, 02:41

That's a really misleading title. Google have agreed an advertising deal, but they're not behind this. Do you really think this looks like a Google site?

sleepingfish · 19-09-2007, 04:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowshiro

That's a really misleading title. Google have agreed an advertising deal, but they're not behind this. Do you really think this looks like a Google site?

Fair cop, what can I say, I'm a frustrated tabloid journalist.

simonscoffin · 19-09-2007, 04:27

The only time I have downloaded from iTunes is when I have won a song via some random business empires promo's.

Downloading is a different area, I have no problem downloading, say the new mega group album, they have enough cash and won't miss it, however when it comes to a up and coming musician's if I like most of the stuff I have heard I buy the album.... christ Morrisons sell new chart CD's for £7!!

illvibe · 18-10-2007, 02:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dusteh

The website looks fuckin gash, its terrible. I'm actually angry thinking about how much googles in-house term are earning with that as the end result.

Preach. That colour scheme is rubbish.

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sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,470	Yes, gBox looks like it will be about 30 cents cheaper per DRM track and give the record labels more control over pricing. Most of the labels are crapping themselves about Apple's continuing dominance of online music sales, in particular Universal who weren't happy with Apple taking control of pricing on their music: Universal to Offer DRM-Free Music BBC - 6 Music - No deal for iTunes BBC NEWS \| Business \| Universal 'to revise iTunes deal'

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sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,470	BBC NEWS \| Business \| Big names sign up to iTunes rival

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Dusteh Right time, wrong thread Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,023	The website looks fuckin gash, its terrible. I'm actually angry thinking about how much googles in-house term are earning with that as the end result. Its also annoying. Why would I want to pick itunes-style mp3s? Is this to cater for the thick market? People who wouldn't dare use the shop unless they feel certain it will support their ipod? Why does the information section not explain the bitrate of the mp3s? Why is there no FLAC? Piss Poor.

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sleepingfish css is for divs Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Norwich Posts: 4,470	Apparently so.

15-09-2007, 20:34	#13 (permalink)
pgo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,336	Borrow your friends' CDs. That's what I do. I buy CDs here and there, let friends burn them and they do the same in return. Only works if you have friends, FYI.

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foomex Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 31	I'm down with buying digital music EXCEPT when being soundtracks. Is there anyone left with me who loves to go to the record store, browse for a while(even knowing what you're going for and know exactly where it is)... then going for it. After that buying and get home excited, open the CD, and play it while checking out inserts, art, liner notes? COME ON!

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Snowshiro Will work for Marmite Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sapporo, Japan Posts: 570	That's a really misleading title. Google have agreed an advertising deal, but they're not behind this. Do you really think this looks like a Google site?

19-09-2007, 04:27	#19 (permalink)
simonscoffin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 111	The only time I have downloaded from iTunes is when I have won a song via some random business empires promo's. Downloading is a different area, I have no problem downloading, say the new mega group album, they have enough cash and won't miss it, however when it comes to a up and coming musician's if I like most of the stuff I have heard I buy the album.... christ Morrisons sell new chart CD's for £7!!

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