Real Networks Rhapsody vs. Apple iTunes

Their is an saying, Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Real Networks Rhapsody battle to take on Apple's iTunes, you could say that.

In order to compete more with Apple iTunes, Rhapsody recently announced that it will start selling unprotected digital songs as it tries to drum up
sales and challenge the dominance of Apple Inc. and its popular iTunes service.

Rhapsody currently has an estimated library of five million songs for a monthly fee.  Rhapsody sales songs individually though the music was encoded
with anti-piracy DRM software, which does not work on Apple Ipods.

Both services offer a lot of flexibility.  Here is a list to help you decided which service is best for your needs.

Apple iTunes                                                                 Real Networks Rhapsody
Works on PC and Mac free download                           Free Service Play 25 songs monthly at no cost
Music, any song for .99 cents                                         Rhapsody Face book application
Music Videos                                                                 Listen to one song or album instantly
Ring Tones .99 cents                                                      Rhapsody Channels New Artist Spotlights
Pod Casts                                                                      Create Play list and share with friends
WiFi Music                                                                    Listen on PC or any Web Browser
30-second preview                                                         High-Quality MP3s for Ipod and other players
Ability to Rent Movies                                                    Burn CD with Rhapsody software
Works with Iphones                                                       Commercial Free Channels
Audio Books .99 cents                                                   Improved search
TV Shows $1.99                                                            Music Videos
Movies, buy for $3.99                                                    Lyrics for your favorite song

Real Networks Rhapsody Portable Music Players
Rhapsody makes it easy to take your music with you. A Rhapsody To Go membership lets you choose from millions of songs - then load them onto
your MP3 player instantly. Just drag, drop and roll. Rhapsody To Go works with hundreds of portable players, and for a truly seamless experience -
check out the Sansa Rhapsody and clix Rhapsody.

Apple iPod Portable Music Players
iPod shuffle, iPod nano, iPod classic or iPod touch, which iPod are you?  If you have a growing library of songs or just starting out.  Apple has an
iPod for your needs.   

Depending on your choice Apple iTunes offers more choices however pricing items individually could add up more than Real Rhapsody monthly
subscription pricing.  With MTV partnership with Real Networks Rhapsody, look for more features coming from Rhapsody.

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Ralph O. Walker Sr.
Apple iTunes