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Competing closely with our # 1 service Rhapsody, Napster is the best choice for beginners and intermediate downloaders. As easy as is it to drag and drop.

Napster is no longer the evil pirate pioneer it once was – evil depending what side you are on of course. This application/service has been turned inside-out and repackaged to deal with legal music downloads. You can have access to their more than 4 million music files. It is not every day you get a second chance at life but Napster has definitely made its mark with its user friendly interface and excellent customer support. Unfortunately for the Mac users out there, Napster is only for the PC and also is not compatible with the iPod.

However it is compatible with many popular MP3 Players that can play WMA files. Another limitation, or blessing depending on what you like, Napster has 2 subscriptions plan, the basic plan is $9.99 and the “To Go” option is $14.95 per month package where you can download as many tracks as you wish but you do not own the files. That means once you stop the service, those files disappear. On the other hand it gives you the control to replace tracks that you have gotten tired of without paying anything extra. Those wishing to test out the service before committing will benefit from 7-day trial. Now, though, you can listen to tunes via Napster's Web site, rather than having to download an application to your PC--handy if you're using a public computer or if your office's.

This service works well and the downloads are fast. If you don't want a ton of songs, just certain ones, and you don't care about the added benefit of movies, games, and software, then we suggest Napster.

The service is easy to use, making it ideal for beginners and intermediate downloaders.

Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista. Note: Windows XP or higher and Windows Media Player 10 or higher are required to use the Napster To Go™ service.

Summary:
Napster has all the reasons to become famous: low prices, huge database of songs and upcoming technologies to lure users into it. Napster Membership gives you more ways to discover and enjoy music on more players. This is a great service to start with if you are new to downloading music.