How to Get Cheaper Songs and Albums for an iPod

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If you own an Apple iPod, you may get all of your music downloads from the official Apple iTunes store. However, iTunes doesn't always give you the best prices on songs and albums. You can usually find the same songs for cheaper prices on other websites.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Start with a free trial on a music subscription site. On these types of websites, you pay an annual or monthly fee after the trial to download as many songs and albums as you want. Once download's complete, you transfer the songs onto your iPod. Give Napster a try to get cheaper music downloads (see Resources below).
Step 2

Download music free and legally. Many times, sites feature a particular artist's song catalogs for free. Check out the offerings from Download.com, which gives artists a platform to give out tracks and albums for free (see Resources below).
Step 3

Compare prices of songs and albums. If you're looking for a one time download, you can look at the posted prices at several different sites to see the best price. Amazon typically offers a cheaper price for songs and albums.
Step 4

Find out if your school offers a discount music download program. Many college campuses give their students a chance to get songs for their iPod at a fraction of normal prices. If you attend a university, check if you're school offers this service.

Tips & Warnings

You can also get free downloads for your iPod by using peer-to-peer file sharing sites. However, most of these file exchange sites are illegal and you put your computer at risk of getting a virus.

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