Napster 2.0
Background
After years of inactivity and lawsuits, Roxio has reopened Napster as a law abiding online music service. Claim to fame by far is it's name recognition.Formats
When you purchase music from Napster it is in the WMA format (at 128kbps). You are also limited to 5 burns per specific playlist.Prices
Their prices start at 99 cents per track and $9.99 for most full albums. They also offer a $9.99 a month subscription that allows you to download as much as you want (but will only play as long as you keep renewing).Size and Selection
Napster offers over 500,000 songs (probably the largest audio library online). Just like iTunes, you will find all the major record labels (Universal, Sony, EMI, Warner, BMG).Overall Experience
The software is a pleasure to work with. Easily navigable and easy on the eyes, Napster 2.0 does it right. For $10/mo you can join Napster Premium and play most tracks on your computer for free (but you still have to pay for downloads). If you are online all the time, its a great way to keep up with all the latest music for the cost of a new cd per month. You can also listen to Napster Radio and create playlists as a Premimum member.Rating: 8/10