Hi: I don't think you need to backup your iTunes purchases anymore because you can just redownload them. On Nov 29, 2011, at 2:15 PM, Chris Blouch wrote:
> Last stats I found said online music purchases were to surpass CD puchases > for the first time this year ($2.8B online v. $2.7B for CDs) and that shift > has been happening for a few years now. While I like having a backup (or an > original) CD on the shelf, it's hard to beat the instant gratification of > purchasing some music online and listening to it in a matter of seconds. Plus > the preview feature is hard to replicate with physical media. > > http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/04/02/music-industry-sings-a-sad-song-on-sales-despite-a-sharp-drop-of/ > > CB > > On 11/29/11 12:56 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >> I don't think that 's much of a rumor. Its just the way things are going. >> Just like the 3.5 inch floppy. The Macbook air has gotten rid of the >> optical drive and I'm sure you will see more of this in the next 2 to 3 >> years. A lot of stereos are coming with 1 CD slot, AM FM radio, maybe HD >> radio, and a iPod dock and USB. Remember just 10 years ago when many >> stereos had at least 3 or 5 CD slots? >> >> Ricardo Walker >> rwalker...@gmail.com >> Twitter& Skype: rwalker296 >> www.mobileaccess.org >> >> On Nov 28, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Missy Hoppe wrote: >> >>> "OK I don't buy from itunes. I prefer the CD route. the tactile pleasure of >>> buying the CD, sticking it in your HIFI and >>> chilling out is the way to go. " >>> >>> I couldn't agree more with this statement. I've just heard rumors that >>> physical media is going away fairly soon, so am trying >>> to prepare myself a little bit at a time. Naturally, as long as CDs exist, >>> I'll buy them, especially for artists I already >>> own CDs for, but for less important stuff, I don't mind just having it >>> digitally. Thanks for the suggestions on how to back >>> stuff up, though. They're all extremely appreciated. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr. L. Alexander >>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 12:23 PM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Burning Itunes purchases to CD? >>> >>> hi john, that's right on the CD settings. >>> >>> regarding backing up an itunes purchase or an entire library, I'd advise >>> having a pen drive large enough or a small usb 2.5" >>> hard drive as your backup for itunes. My own library is about 80GB in full >>> audio quality and it's worth backing up. OK I >>> don't buy from itunes. I prefer the CD route. the tactile pleasure of >>> buying the CD, sticking it in your HIFI and chilling >>> out is the way to go. >>> >>> Lew. >>> >>> Free Macs For The Blind >>> >>> On 28 Nov 2011, at 16:11, John Panarese wrote: >>> >>>> Backing up your iTunes purchases is a matter of choice. In the >>>> beginning, it's easier, but as you buy more tracks, it >>> becomes more and more intensive. Ideally, it is advised to use a blank CD >>> for backing up your purchases. I don't know if >>> this has changed where you can use an external HD. If you are using Time >>> Machine or some other method of backing up your >>> Mac, though, I don't see a reason to have to go throughout the trouble of >>> backing up your purchases. >>>> In regards to burning the album for your mother, just create a playlist >>>> with that album and there should be an option to >>> burn the playlist to disk. I have made several albums this way. >>>> Take Care >>>> >>>> John Panarese >>>> jpanar...@gmail.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Nov 28, 2011, at 9:56 AM, Missy Hoppe wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello, all. I've recently learned how to buy music from Itunes, and >>>>> now, it's way too easy. When I complete a purchase, it always advises >>>>> me to back it up, but I'm wondering how I would go about doing this. >>>>> Also, 1 of the albums I purchased was meant to be a present for my >>>>> mom, but since she doesn't have any kind of I device, I need to figure >>>>> out how to burn the songs to a CD. I have looked >>> through the itunes menus, and unless I'm missing something, which is >>> entirely possible, I can't find an option for burning to >>> CD. If anyone could explain methods for backing up itunes purchases, I >>> would really appreciate it. >>>>> I'm still old fashioned and prefer physical media when possible, but >>>>> on the other hand, I'm starting to see where downloading things can be >>>>> convenient too. Thanks in advance for your help, >>> and I hope that everyone is having a great day! >>>>> Missy >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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