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Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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post #2

What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

I know this is your choice. But seriously.

Why not pay for such a great service? Why quible over such a low price?

You might be different than most people. But paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music ad libitum people suddenly become very aware of their money.

I am not casting any blame, just interested in why people rationalize like that.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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post #2

What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

Ah, but remember that the free version now only allows you to play each song five times per month.

I'm delighted with Spotify Premium, and will gladly go on paying for it.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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post #2

What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

You still can't sync songs you don't own. If you become a free user then any music you just 'made available offline' won't be accessible to you any longer.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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post #3
post #2

What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

I know this is your choice. But seriously. Why not pay for such a great service? Why quible over such a low price? You might be different than most people. But paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music ad libitum people suddenly become very aware of their money. I am not casting any blame, just interested in why people rationalize like that.

He was paying for mobile access. If mobile access is now free, that means he is donating $20 to Spotify if he keeps paying.

The question turns into, "Why is Spotify more worthy than any other organization, for-profit or non-profit, of my $20 donation?"

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I know this is your choice. But seriously. Why not pay for such a great service? Why quible over such a low price? You might be different than most people. But paying 20USD for a couple of bears and drinks is nothing yet when it comes to pay for music ad libitum people suddenly become very aware of their money. I am not casting any blame, just interested in why people rationalize like that.

He was paying for mobile access. If mobile access is now free, that means he is donating $20 to Spotify if he keeps paying. The question turns into, "Why is Spotify more worthy than any other organization, for-profit or non-profit, of my $20 donation?"

Because of the value they provide you?

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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post #2

What's interesting is that now the mobile apps are available for free users, I'm sorry to say that they are going to lose I little of my money as this was my primary reason for paying for spotify.

You can only play synced mp3's in the free version, not stream music.

Re: Spotify says hello to the iPod

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Sounds great. However, it seems only music you bought, and MP3's from your own computer can be synced. As far as I see you can't sync tracks offline without buying them, as you can with the mobile apps (when you are a premium subscriber). That would be awesome. It probably won't work because the iPod only plays music with no, or apple-only DRM. :(
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