Why Rhapsody?

:: MP3 Music Selection :: With about four million plus titles and 22 genres of music available, Rhapsody is definitely an over-achiever in the music download industry. Rhapsody song and album selection is incredibly deep, you will likely find whatever you are looking for and more. Rhapsody has also begun to introduce DRM free MP3s into its library.   :: Search Capablities ::

Rhapsody offers all the search capabilities expected in a top rated music download service, including Artist, Album and Song Name. If you don't know the song or artist, or if you just want to browse, you can search by genre. This service also offers interesting information about the albums and individual artists found on the site. The connections from one song or album to other similar ones is very powerful allowing you to grow your music collection. Rhapsody is all about your music when you want it. It is also about discovering new artists and new music. By choosing a few of your favorite artists and genres, My Rhapsody will find detailed album recommendations and new releases based on your interests.

:: The Player ::

Rhapsody comes with its own integrated music player, which allows you to download and listen to music faster. We found the player to be exceptionally easy to use and importing music that is already on your hard drive is almost automatic. You can also import your own CDs.

:: Download/Setup ::

Downloading Rhapsody and installing it is really easy. The process is really quite simple, just click a few buttons and you're ready to start searching for songs. It is recommended you spend extra time doing a custom install to limit RealPlayer's power (requiring lots of box un-checking) you will end up with Rhapsody’s RealPlayer all over your computer and every other media player on your machine will automatically take a backseat to it.

Rhapsody has many options for the music enthusiast including subscription and per-song options.

If you buy per-song, you can download individual songs and pay per track or album. These songs are yours to burn and transfer to MP3 players, much like iTunes . However, you still have to create an account with Rhapsody by signing up for their free plan.

If you subscribe, you can download as many songs as your heart desires for $12.99 a month, but these songs are tethered to your computer. You cannot burn them or transfer them. For $14.99 a month, Rhapsody’s “To Go” subscription allows you to transfer songs to your MP3 player, but they can only be played for as long as you subscribe. When you cancel your subscription those titles will no longer play. You can receive a 10 percent discount if you would like to purchase songs while your subscription is active.

:: Help & Support ::

Rhapsody comes with above-average help, offering a searchable knowledge base of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), a Getting Started Wizard and a community message board.

:: Summary ::

Rhapsody is one of your best sources for unlimited music. If you love music and want to tap into one of the largest selections around Rhapsody is waiting for you.