so i just got the 30gb ipod i ripped my cd and maxi-single collection to my computer filled up about 2,000 songs on my pod my question is should i keep my cds now or sell them? is music better on i tunes?
2006-08-24 04:21:02 · 7 answers · asked by diormassacre09 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Keeping CDs are a really good idea. Because, for now, any music sold online has DRM in it. Meaning, you can't put it on music player besides the iPod. Should Apple go out of buisness, we all hope not, you will have to resort to other players. But iTunes music can't be played on other players such as the upcoming Zune. Therefore, you'll have a bunch of useless songs that are essentially 'stuck to the computer'. CD's on the other hand, can be compressed into any format to be used on any player. iTunes sold music does not have the versatility of CD's, because you need to keep your account in order to be able to authorize other computer to play the music. Because iTunes music may only be played on five computers, no more. And of course, iTunes music can only be played on iPods and iTunes equipped computers. Therefore, CD's are more versatile and guarantees that your music collection is future-proof.
Despite all those cons, I myself purchase iTunes music.
2006-08-24 04:31:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would keep the CDs.
Or as an alternative, use a 3rd party program to convert the CDs to high quality MP3s, and then back them all up onto blank DVDs (preferable due to large storage size) or blank CDs.
Itunes can be very controlling about what it lets you do with your music. And having back ups of all your music is always a good idea.
Personally I can't stand Itunes, but if you get an IPod, you're stuck with it.
2006-08-24 11:27:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dizazter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you like. On itunes when you get the music you don't get the cd cover or art, but in itunes the cover of the cd comes up when you play it, If you burned all your cds to your ipod you could sell them, and make a lot of money, just make sure that you back up your computer incase it crashes. Well Good luck. I hope i answered your question.
2006-08-24 11:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by allison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes keep your cd's, they are your back up copies.
2006-08-24 11:26:54 · answer #4 · answered by bill45310252 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-08-24 11:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by jjdawg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course keep your cds silly....
2006-08-24 11:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by SERENDIPITY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~ Or you can published mp3's like:
http://mp3.com
or http://www.limewire.com/english/content/home.shtml
2006-08-24 11:27:18 · answer #7 · answered by helpdesk916 ♦♣♠♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋