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Walmart MP3 store adds 74 cent tracks, Mac, Linux support
Download Squad —
... on iTunes. Amazon typically sells MP3 music for between 89 and 99 cents per song. Walmart is also rolling out improved support for web browsers that aren't Internet Explorer and operating systems that aren't Windows. You can now download MP3s from Walmart's web store using OS X, Linux, or Windows, Firefox, Safar, or Internet Explorer. Walmart has a library of over 3 million DRM-free MP3 tracks from the four major lables and a number of independent artists. [via Electronista] Walmart MP3 store adds 74 cent tracks, Mac, Linux support ...
Attention, Wal-Mart shoppers
GMSV —
A couple of developments at the world’s biggest retailer that affect Silicon Valley companies: 1. Wal-Mart has slashed prices to as low as 74 cents at its MP3 Music Downloads store, says Electronista . (Standard tracks are 94 cents.) This, of course, undercuts Apple’s iTunes’ 99-cent downloads, as well as Amazon.com’s minimum price of 89 cents. Another significant change that might be music to some Macolytes’ ears: The company also has ...
Walmart MP3 Store Opens Up to Mac/Linux, Drops Prices [Downloading]
Gizmodo —
... Amazon and iTunes. Sure, it offers up DRM-free MP3s, but it only worked for Windows users on IE, which limited its appeal. But now, Walmart has finally added support for Mac and Linux users, as well as Firefox and Safari support across all platforms. That goes a long way towards making it a real alternative place to buy music. They've also dropped the price of many tracks to as low as 74 cents each. Do these changes make you want to give Walmart.com a second look? [Walmart via Electronista]
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Walmart Selling DRM-Free MP3s for 74 Cents; Finally Mac (and Linux) Friendly Too [Downloading]
Gizmodo —
... Amazon and iTunes. Sure, it offers up DRM-free MP3s, but it only worked for Windows users on IE, which limited its appeal. But now, Walmart has finally added support for Mac and Linux users, as well as Firefox and Safari support across all platforms. That goes a long way towards making it a real alternative place to buy music. They've also dropped the price of many tracks to as low as 74 cents each. Do these changes make you want to give Walmart.com a second look? [Walmart via Electronista] ...
Linkpost | 10.29.2008
TechBlog —
... - Get RSS feeds for Google Alerts rather than e-mail. • Walmart MP3 hits 74 cents, gains Mac support - Compared to 99 cents for iTunes and 89 cents for Amazon MP3. Posted by Dwight at October 29, 2008 05:29 AM Comments Post a comment Please use a valid e-mail address . We don't harvest addresses, you will not be spammed and your address will not be publicly visible. But if I have a question about your comment, I need to be able to contact you. Thank you. URL: Remember Me? Yes No Comments: (you may use HTML tags for style) E-mail this entry Email this entry to: Your ...
Everyday Low MP3's
The Gadgets Weblog —
... Walmart is really trying to take a bite out of Apple. It also seems like Walmart might be trying to improve their electronics and high-tech image. >
Now, the iTunes Music store has 8 million tracks as compared to Walmart's 3 million, and you have to come to grips with shopping at Walmart, but saving money is saving money. What do you think? Is it worth a quarter to shop at Walmart to boost your music collection? >
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