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post #31 of 1698
11/24/08 at 12:48pm

Re: Amazon MP3 Deal of the Day/$5 Fridays

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Originally Posted by Marty M
Thanks for the link. I had not seen this on Amazon before. I have downloaded a few albums. I like the fact that the bitrate from Amazon is higher than at iTunes.
Amazon tracks are 256 kb/s mp3
iTunes DRM tracks are 128 kb/s AAC
iTunes DRM-free tracks are 256 kb/s AAC

It's not just about bitrates. The codec matters too. From what I've read online the feeling is that AAC is better than mp3 at equivalent bitrates. How much I'm not sure. So a DRM track from iTunes may not be that different in quality to a 256 kb/s mp3.

But the DRM is generally a deal-breaker for me, with the hassle and restrictions it imposes. If iTunes doesn't have a track my daughter wants for her iPod in the "plus" format (no DRM) I make sure she gets it from Amazon, assuming it's available there.
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post #32 of 1698
11/24/08 at 2:47pm
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Re: Amazon MP3 Deal of the Day/$5 Fridays

Sam:

Thanks for posting today's deal. A LONG weekend prevented my from posting and I worked this morning, so I am late. I am seriously considering getting it (I LOVE that song "Human"!).

On another note, it appears that there will be 50 (yes, FIFTY!!!) $5 albums posted on Amazon for Black Friday! Hope there is a good mix of titles and genres.
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post #33 of 1698
11/24/08 at 6:35pm

Re: Amazon MP3 Deal of the Day/$5 Fridays

We'll be poor!
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post #34 of 1698
11/25/08 at 7:27am
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As of 9:30am Central Time there is no "Today's Deal" posted. However, the featured free song is "Nothing Too Much Just Out Of Sight" by Fireman. Fireman is the collaboration between Paul McCartney and Youth (he worked with Erasure and Depeche Mode, among others). Haven't listened to it yet, but what the heck, it's free!
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post #35 of 1698
11/25/08 at 10:10am
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Well, it was worth the wait for the late "Deal" today! It's "Prospekt's March", the new EP from Coldplay for only $0.99! So, if there is just ONE track you like, you can get the WHOLE THING (six tracks) for the same price!
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post #36 of 1698
11/25/08 at 6:33pm

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Thanks Eric! I checked this mornin' and nada! Giving it a listen, now!
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post #37 of 1698
11/26/08 at 12:04pm

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Not Amazon but good deal:
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You can download 8 Christmas songs for free from oprah.com:
Oprah's Favorite Things for a Thrifty Holiday

1) Faith Hill - Joy to the world
2) Tony Bennett - I'll be home for Christmas
3) Il Divo - O Holy Night
4) Josh Groban - It came upon a midnight clear
5) Brian McKnight - It's the most wonderful time of the year
6) Amy Grant - O Come All Ye Faithful
7) Harry Connick Jr - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
8) Aretha Franklin - Silent Night
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post #38 of 1698
11/26/08 at 1:55pm
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Today's Deal (Wed. Nov 26) is Elton John's "Madman Across The Water" for $2.99...AND

THE 50 FOR $5 MP3S are posted! Almost all are releases from the past year, many big names and a selection of genres! Among those listed: Jack Johnson, Beck, Coldplay, T.I., Gnarls Barkley, Sugarland, Vampire Weekend, Metallica and Moby (which is what I picked up). There are soundtracks too: "Mamma Mia!", "Camp Rock" and "High School Musical 3". The section states that they are at this price "for a limited time only". Happy Shopping!
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post #39 of 1698
11/26/08 at 7:21pm

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Amazon.com: Prospekt's March EP: MP3 Downloads: Coldplay
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post #40 of 1698
11/27/08 at 12:47pm

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Noice Thanks!
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post #41 of 1698
11/28/08 at 2:34pm
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If anyone has any money left after their Black Friday shopping sprees, you may want to pick up Led Zepplin's first self-titled CD for only $2.99!
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post #42 of 1698
11/29/08 at 5:39am
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Today's Deal (Sat. Nov. 29) will get you in the holiday mood: Michael Buble's 5-track "Let It Snow!" for only $0.99!
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post #43 of 1698
11/30/08 at 8:45am
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Today's Deal (Sunday, Nov. 30) is "A Charlie Brown Christmas" for only $1.99! (A great CD, IMHO.)
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post #44 of 1698
12/1/08 at 6:21am
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While you are shopping online for Cyber Monday, check out the latest deal from Amazon: "A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector" (various artists) for only $1.99.
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post #45 of 1698
12/1/08 at 4:35pm

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I guess this thread is a good place to post this deal. Through Christmas, if you spend $25 on a single order at Amazon in these departments: Music CD, Audio/Video, Camera, Photo & Video, Office Products, PC or Wireless, you get a $5 download credit at the Amazon MP3 store (1 credit per customer).

I didn't even realize they had that offer until I ordered a DVD rack the other day and got an e-mail with the credit.

Details
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post #46 of 1698
12/2/08 at 6:47am
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Awesome deal, Scott J!

Today's Deal: A brand-new release...Akon's "Freedom" is only $3.99!

Amazon also has "The 25 Days of Christmas" posted on the MP3 homepage. They are offering a free Christmas song every day through Dec. 25th. I don;t remember the title, but today's is by Barenaked Ladies and Michael Buble.
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post #47 of 1698
12/3/08 at 5:52am
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Today's Deal: (Wed. Dec. 3rd) is The-Dream's "Lovehate" for only $1.99.
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post #48 of 1698
12/3/08 at 7:30am

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What is the bitrate on these mp3s? As someone who listens to my music mainly at home, I have everything in my collection as lossless FLAC. Is the bitrate high enough that it wouldn't be too jarring?
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post #49 of 1698
12/3/08 at 1:46pm
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If I'm not mistaken, just about everything is offered at 256kps.
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post #50 of 1698
12/4/08 at 8:15am
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Today's Deal (Thur., Dec.4th) is The Muppets' "A Green And Red Christmas" for only $0.99!

The free Christmas songs for the past two days are by Sixpence None The Richer ("Angels We Have Heard On High") and Leigh Nash ("Last Christmas").
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post #51 of 1698
12/4/08 at 8:18am

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Originally Posted by EricSchulz
If I'm not mistaken, just about everything is offered at 256kps.
I just checked the files for an Eva Cassidy CD I downloaded, and it is indeed at 256 kps.
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post #52 of 1698
12/5/08 at 10:24am
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Today's Deal: Madonna's first self-titled CD (with "Holiday" and "Borderline", etc.) is only $1.99.

The $5 Friday Five are:
"Rocky Horror Picture Show" (OST)
Bing Crosby: "Christmas Classics"
Lucinda Williams: "Little Honey"
Girl Talk: "Night Ripper"
They Might Be Giants: "Here Come The 123's" (kids songs)

Thanks for the info on the $5 MP3 Coupon code with some orders! I just ordered DVDs for the niece and nephew for Christmas to get the deal.
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post #53 of 1698
12/6/08 at 6:47am
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Today's Deal (Sat. Dec. 6th) is Stars' "Set Yourself On Fire" for only $1.99.

And, of course, the $5 Fridays titles are still available:
"Rocky Horror Picture Show" (OST)
Bing Crosby: "Christmas Classics"
Lucinda Williams: "Little Honey"
Girl Talk: "Night Ripper"
They Might Be Giants: "Here Come The 123's" (kids songs)
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post #54 of 1698
12/7/08 at 10:44am
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Here's a good one for fans of Jason Mraz: "Live and Acoustic 2001" is today's deal (Sun. Dec. 7th) for only $2.99. It has a 5-star rating on Amazon and the reviews of it are VERY positive.
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post #55 of 1698
12/8/08 at 6:54am
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It's a deal for dance music fans! The dance mix compilation "ThriveMix5" is only $1.99 today (Mon. Dec. 8th). It features dance remxes of hits by Natasha Bedingfield, Kylie Minogue and Usher among others.

And the $5 Friday Five are still available:
"Rocky Horror Picture Show" (OST)
Bing Crosby: "Christmas Classics"
Lucinda Williams: "Little Honey"
Girl Talk: "Night Ripper"
They Might Be Giants: "Here Come The 123's" (kids songs)
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post #56 of 1698
12/9/08 at 9:11am
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Today's Deal is a BRAND-NEW release: Common's "Universal Mind Control", for only $3.99 (Tues. Dec. 9th).
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post #57 of 1698
12/10/08 at 11:37am
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Today's Deal (Wed. Dec 10th) is the soundtrack to the movie "Juno" for $3.99.

There are some interesting free Christmas MP3s added in the past few days:
"Greensleeves" from A Charlie Brown Christmas, and tracks by Elliot Yamin (American Idol) and Mannheim Steamroller.
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post #58 of 1698
12/11/08 at 7:14am
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Today's Deal (Thur. Dec. 11th) is the Rolling Stones' "Rock 'n' Roll Circus" for just $3.99!
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post #59 of 1698
12/12/08 at 5:12am
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Today's Deal (Fri. Dec. 12th) is Jimi Hendrix' "Electric Ladyland" for $1.99.

The Five for $5 Friday titles are:
Faith Hill: "Joy to the World"
Young Jeezy: "The Recession"
Bloc Party: "Intimacy"
Starflyers 59: "Dial M"
Gustavo Dudamel: "Fiesta"
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post #60 of 1698
12/13/08 at 6:36am
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Today's Deal is a "must-buy": The King of Nerd Rap, MC Frontalot"s classic "Final Boss" is only $2.99!

Plus, the $5 Friiday titles are still running...

(OK, has ANYBODY heard of this guy???)
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