We opted to put together our own compilations for the wedding reception. This presented an opportunity to try out, compare, and contrast PureTracks and iTunes.
- PureTracks:
- + Downloading seemed faster (e.g., up to 4 tracks simultaneously).
- - Song preview sometimes didn't work (and not at all with FireFox).
- iTunes:
- + Larger music selection.
- - Despite NOT choosing iTunes as my default player, it hijacked ".mp3".
- - Store access was sometimes slow or inaccessible.
- - Meaningless error messages with cryptic numbers (e.g. 502).
- Biggest gripe: lack of inter-operability between Windows Media Player and the iTunes app.
- Ugliest workaround: burn music to CD from one app and rip with the other.
- Minor nitpick: neither service had "Kung Fu Fighting" (Carl Douglas) or "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" (Wham!).