Once you've purchase an MP3 player, you'll need tracks to put on it.
You have plenty of options as previously outlined, but I personally recommend downloading quality tracks from services online such as iTunes and MusicMatch.
Below you'll find detailed information about the top services for downloading MP3 music, their pros & cons, along with some other helpful tips.
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Napster & Napster UK - Unlimited MP3 Downloads
With over 1,000,000 songs on offer to download and buy the Napster & Napster UK sites can quite rightfully claim to be the world’s most recognized brand name in the online digital music sector. -
MSN Music - MP3 Dowloads Done Right
It’s no wonder that MSN Music has become one of the most popular audio download services. The site offers a fantastic library of 1 million downloads to choose from. -
MusicMatch - An MP3 First
Musicmatch is perhaps best known for their audio jukebox software programs. -
Audible - Digital Audio Book Downloads
Audible offers a wide range of audio download services for consumers on their site. These include a catalog of over 23,000 audio books, magazines, radio programs and newspapers. -
eMusic - Your Music with no DRM
eMusic was established in 1998 with the aim of catering for the music needs of listeners that like independent music. -
Wal-Mart Music - Low Prices on Downloads
The Wal-Mart music download site adheres closely to the principles of the corporation as a whole. It has been set up to give the consumer what they want at low prices. -
Sony Connect - Quality MP3 Music
The Sony Connect music store contains hundreds of thousands of tracks and albums to download – across all kinds of genres and musical styles. -
Bleep Music Downloads - Quality MP3's
The Bleep music download site may not have such a vast catalog of audio tracks and albums as other larger online music stores but it’s still more than worth a look if you really like your music. -
LiveDownloads - Live recorded MP3 Music
LiveDownloads is a specialist audio download site that specifically offers live music to its users. -
Audio Lunchbox - Independent Music for Music Lovers
Audio Lunchbox was established with the primary aim of promoting and selling independent music to music lovers. -
Yahoo Music - 2 Listening Options
The Yahoo Music site has been set up to offer various music options for music lovers. -
Where do you BuyMusic ?
The BuyMusic service allows users to legally download songs and albums from a variety of genres across the entire commercial and alternative musical spectrum. -
The Rhapsody Audio Download Service Review
The Rhapsody audio download service combines both the elements of a stand-alone music player (which is free to use) with the ability to listen to and to buy all kinds of music. -
Apple iTunes
Apple’s download service isn’t just about buying tracks and albums at competitive process from a huge catalog – it’s a music lifestyle for many iPod users. -
RealPlayer - Basic & Premium Features Comparison
RealPlayer is one of the world’s best known and most used music and media players.