Only two ways exist to purchase music online: By the song/album or by Subscription, both having pros and cons. By the song/album—you can browse by individual song or record, with almost all singles available for under a dollar.

Pros:

•Immediate savings

•Pay as you go

•Music is yours to keep and

•Copy to CD/MP3 player on demand.

The Cons:

•Costly in the long run

•Tunes come one track at a time

•Best suited to casual admirers.

Examples: Wal-Mart Music Downloads, Puretracks, MusicGiants. If you choose to go with the Subscription you will enjoy unlimited access to millions of songs for one low monthly price (average: $10–15). Pros: •All-you-can-eat approach •Cheaper for frequent shoppers and •Sample in full before buying. Cons:•Songs expire when subscription does •Can’t burn to CD without buying •Copying to portable music player costs extra and •Incompatibility with certain players. Examples: URGE, Napster, f.y.e Download Zone. As all you music connoisseurs worldwide already know, Windows Media Player 11 is the ultimate digital music jukebox, letting you store, catalog, and enjoy your entire audio collection on your PC without skipping a beat.