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hth Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com Twitter & Skype: rwalker296 www.mobileaccess.org On Nov 29, 2011, at 4:40 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > This isn't exactly true. that purchases online will pass CD purchases. > Online sales has already surpassed CD sales for a year or 2. Its more that > the revenue from online sales will surpass that of CD sales. You must also > keep in mind the price of a CD over the years. I remember in the 1990s, it > was common place to get a new album for $16, $17, or $18 before tax. These > prices have gone down tremendously to entice people to pick up CDs. That > accounts for much of the lost revenue from this media format. Its hard to > over inflat your prices when people can just get the album at home, with no > physical media for like $10. And if they want, just by a song for for a > dollar or a little more. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter & Skype: rwalker296 > www.mobileaccess.org > > On Nov 29, 2011, at 3:15 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: > >> Last stats I found said online music purchases were to surpass CD puchases >> for the first time this year ($2.8B online v. $2.7B for CDs) and that shift >> has been happening for a few years now. While I like having a backup (or an >> original) CD on the shelf, it's hard to beat the instant gratification of >> purchasing some music online and listening to it in a matter of seconds. >> Plus the preview feature is hard to replicate with physical media. >> >> http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/04/02/music-industry-sings-a-sad-song-on-sales-despite-a-sharp-drop-of/ >> >> CB >> >> On 11/29/11 12:56 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >>> I don't think that 's much of a rumor. Its just the way things are going. >>> Just like the 3.5 inch floppy. The Macbook air has gotten rid of the >>> optical drive and I'm sure you will see more of this in the next 2 to 3 >>> years. A lot of stereos are coming with 1 CD slot, AM FM radio, maybe HD >>> radio, and a iPod dock and USB. Remember just 10 years ago when many >>> stereos had at least 3 or 5 CD slots? >>> >>> Ricardo Walker >>> rwalker...@gmail.com >>> Twitter& Skype: rwalker296 >>> www.mobileaccess.org >>> >>> On Nov 28, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Missy Hoppe wrote: >>> >>>> "OK I don't buy from itunes. I prefer the CD route. the tactile pleasure >>>> of buying the CD, sticking it in your HIFI and >>>> chilling out is the way to go. " >>>> >>>> I couldn't agree more with this statement. I've just heard rumors that >>>> physical media is going away fairly soon, so am trying >>>> to prepare myself a little bit at a time. Naturally, as long as CDs exist, >>>> I'll buy them, especially for artists I already >>>> own CDs for, but for less important stuff, I don't mind just having it >>>> digitally. Thanks for the suggestions on how to back >>>> stuff up, though. They're all extremely appreciated. >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr. L. Alexander >>>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:23 PM >>>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>>> Subject: Re: Burning Itunes purchases to CD? >>>> >>>> hi john, that's right on the CD settings. >>>> >>>> regarding backing up an itunes purchase or an entire library, I'd advise >>>> having a pen drive large enough or a small usb 2.5" >>>> hard drive as your backup for itunes. My own library is about 80GB in full >>>> audio quality and it's worth backing up. OK I >>>> don't buy from itunes. I prefer the CD route. the tactile pleasure of >>>> buying the CD, sticking it in your HIFI and chilling >>>> out is the way to go. >>>> >>>> Lew. >>>> >>>> Free Macs For The Blind >>>> >>>> On 28 Nov 2011, at 16:11, John Panarese wrote: >>>> >>>>> Backing up your iTunes purchases is a matter of choice. In the >>>>> beginning, it's easier, but as you buy more tracks, it >>>> becomes more and more intensive. Ideally, it is advised to use a blank CD >>>> for backing up your purchases. I don't know if >>>> this has changed where you can use an external HD. If you are using Time >>>> Machine or some other method of backing up your >>>> Mac, though, I don't see a reason to have to go throughout the trouble of >>>> backing up your purchases. >>>>> In regards to burning the album for your mother, just create a playlist >>>>> with that album and there should be an option to >>>> burn the playlist to disk. I have made several albums this way. >>>>> Take Care >>>>> >>>>> John Panarese >>>>> jpanar...@gmail.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 28, 2011, at 9:56 AM, Missy Hoppe wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello, all. I've recently learned how to buy music from Itunes, and >>>>>> now, it's way too easy. When I complete a purchase, it always advises >>>>>> me to back it up, but I'm wondering how I would go about doing this. >>>>>> Also, 1 of the albums I purchased was meant to be a present for my >>>>>> mom, but since she doesn't have any kind of I device, I need to figure >>>>>> out how to burn the songs to a CD. I have looked >>>> through the itunes menus, and unless I'm missing something, which is >>>> entirely possible, I can't find an option for burning to >>>> CD. If anyone could explain methods for backing up itunes purchases, I >>>> would really appreciate it. >>>>>> I'm still old fashioned and prefer physical media when possible, but >>>>>> on the other hand, I'm starting to see where downloading things can be >>>>>> convenient too. 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