8 Feb 2005 robocoder   » (Journeyer)

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!).

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