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eMusic offers one of the best subscription services you can find for digital music. At $9.99/month you can download the equivalent to one free track per day and one audio book per month. They also use the file format .MP3 which makes it very flexible and can be used on almost any OS system and digital music gadget including iPods. Some of the cons to this service include their mediocre customer support and their ‘independent’ music collection. One feature that is absolutely delightful is their application that adds a search tool bar to your browser so you can search their database easily. However, their mostly ‘independent’ roster of artists does not include the mainstream melodies you would hear on the radio. Another aspect that might dissuade you from this service is that there are no video files available to download, unlike some more popular choices.

eMusic’s message boards allow you to discuss music with other eMusic subscribers and see what they are listening to and recommending.

Because eMusic is a subscription based service, they are able to offer some of the cheapest legal downloads online. And with a 14-day full service free trial, you have the unique ability to test the entire product before committing. Compared with other top legal music download sites, this is substantially lower for a single song download.

There are no hidden fees or digital rights management restrictions with your emusic download. With eMusic you'll get over 1 million iPod compatible song downloads and unlimited CD burning. Plus, with the generous eMusic free music download trial, you can get 25 free mp3 downloads right now. EMusic provides a lot of tools to make that easier.

Summary:
eMusic is a solid service that has two major benefits. One is that they are 100% compatible with any mp3 player including iPod and compatible with MACs. Another is that their free trial allows you to download and keep any 25 songs at no cost. If your musical tastes begin and end with the top 40 charts, this site is not for you. But if you enjoy seeking out the distinctive and different, EMusic is worth a try. For MAC customers this is probably your best option.