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iMesh - Legal Music Downloads

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Legal Music Downloads from:

iMesh

File Format:

MP3, Windows Media (asf, asx, avi), Windows Media Audio (wmv, wax, wm, etc.), Movie files (mpeg, mpg, mpa, etc.); files are only 15 minutes or less in length

Compatible Music Players:

Most music players except iPod Touch and iPhone

Compatible Media Players:

Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher

Cost:

The iMesh 10 software can be downloaded for free; you can use it to download music and video from other iMesh users (peer-2-peer unlicensed media). Copyrighted music can be downloaded for $.99 per track (price at the time of writing) or you can sign-up for their iMesh Premium or ToGo subscription for a fee.

Details:

iMesh has millions of tracks for your listening pleasure. These tracks are either a) free peer-2-peer downloads b) copyrighted music that you can download individually for a fee and c) music that you can download and listen to during the validity of your Premium subscription. They also have a ToGo subscription which allows you to download licensed and unlicensed media content and purchase songs or albums using your Paypal account. Check to see if iMesh offers licensed content to the country you reside in.

Other Details:

You can get connected with other music aficionados through the iMesh community; chat online, maintain friends list and create your own playlist. Tracks are compatible with most music players including the iPod Classic and iPod Nano. However, if you're a paid subscriber and want to listen to music using an Apple iPod Touch or iPhone, tracks will not load as it is in Windows Media Audio format. Check their Web site for a list of compatible devices.

More Information:

For more information on legal music downloads using iMesh, visit their Web site.
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