Baby, you can buy my drive: With surprise announcement, Beatles go their own way digitally

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Baby, you can buy my drive: With surprise announcement, Beatles go their own way digitally
Topic Started: 4 Nov 2009, 10:12 AM (144 Views)
tonyhemp	4 Nov 2009, 10:12 AM Post #1
Posts: 3,411 Group: Global Moderators Member #3 Joined: January 15, 2009	November 3, 1:12 PM Beatles Examiner Steve Marinucci The Beatles Stereo USB Drive will have 16GB of space (Apple Corps Ltd./EMI Music) Posted Image The Beatles made an unexpected move Tuesday in the ongoing saga of To iTunes or to Not iTunes. The surprise announcement of a USB drive, which we reported here is a clear indication that at least one of the parties got tired of the situation. So much for waiting for an agreement with Apple (the Steve Jobs one). This isn't the first time someone associated with the Beatles has used the USB option. Ringo Starr did it with his "Liverpool 8" album. It certainly makes more sense here than it does there. And there were indications recently that the Beatles might go there own route. On Sept. 8, the day before the remasters were released, we noted this quote from Paul McCartney: "We've kind of bypassed that [download problems] because now you can do it in 'Rock Band'. I always liked that, when you're told you can't do something and suddenly there's a little route round the back." With the USB drive, the Beatles have certainly found another "route 'round the back." The question, of course, will be the pricing. How much will it cost? The announcement of the move didn't have a price, but with 16GB of space on the drive and given the price of the recent box sets, it probably won't be cheap. But finally, the Beatles are going digital. For real. Take that, iTunes. http://www.examiner.com/x-2082-Beatles-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Baby-you-can-buy-my-drive-With-surprise-announcement-Beatles-go-their-own-way-digitally



Mrs Vandebilt	4 Nov 2009, 11:12 AM Post #2
Posts: 842 Group: Global Moderators Member #2 Joined: January 15, 2009	well apparently its going to cost about £200 and be limited to 30,000 copies, it sounds a cool idea for the digital age and it looks pretty funky, but I sure as hell cant afford that just now and as I already have them on cd in stereo and mono i aint set on getting them on digital either



maccascruff	4 Nov 2009, 12:14 PM Post #3
Macca Fan Extraordinaire Posts: 2,408 Group: Global Moderators Member #6 Joined: January 16, 2009	It's $279.99 US, so I won't be buying this. I agree with you, Dani, although they are pretty--not worth that much money.



Icarus	4 Nov 2009, 09:20 PM Post #4
Posts: 1,467 Group: Members Member #36 Joined: March 3, 2009	Hmmm, they'd obviously be collectors items if they stick to a limit of 30,000 of 'em. They're quirky, but I do agree that they cost too much for just 16GB of drive space ... now if it was 160GB or more then I'd seriously consider it, it'd be practical then.



bcbitch	5 Nov 2009, 01:02 AM Post #5
Posts: 603 Group: Members Member #29 Joined: February 22, 2009	Amazon will have them for $239.00 usd. A 16 gig mp3 player, brand new, is not much cheaper. It's already ranked #48 in sales in their music dept. I hate the day it comes out, Dec. 8th! Edited by bcbitch, 5 Nov 2009, 01:05 AM.



Icarus	5 Nov 2009, 12:07 PM Post #6
Posts: 1,467 Group: Members Member #36 Joined: March 3, 2009	Okay so I didn't really grasp what this item actually was until I looked at what Cathy was talking about on Amazon ... that article Tony posted wasn't really very clear, or I just didn't read through it very well. Here's how Amazon is describing it: Product Description: The exquisitely crafted, apple-shaped USB drive is loaded with the critically acclaimed re-mastered audio for The Beatles' 14 stereo titles, as well as all of the re-mastered CDs visual elements, including 13 mini-documentary films about the studio albums, replicated original UK album art, rare photos and expanded liner notes. A specially designed Flash interface has been installed, and the 16MB USB's audio and visual contents will be provided in FLAC 44.1 Khz 24 bit and MP3 320 Kbps formats, fully compatible with PC and Mac. Packaging: Black lift-top box (3.59"Wx3.59"Dx2.87"H) Green Aluminum Apple (50mm wide x 48.5mm high) Product specs: 16GB USB stick housed in a green aluminum apple Contains full contents of The Beatles' stereo box set Please Please Me With The Beatles Hard Day's Night Beatles For Sale Help Rubber Soul Revolver Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Magical Mystery Tour The Beatles (White Album) Yellow Submarine Let It Be Abbey Road Past Masters I & II All stereo songs in FLAC (44.1khz) and in DRM-free MP3 (320kpbs) with a one-click 'Export To Media Player' function 13 mini-documentaries in MPEG4 video format Custom-designed FLASH player menu system with full booklet artwork, album cover wallpapers and photo gallery =========== http://www.amazon.com/Beatles-USB/dp/B002VH7P4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1257440681&sr=8-1-fkmr2 Given all that, it sounds a whole lot more appealing. Edited by Icarus*, 5 Nov 2009, 12:08 PM.



bcbitch	6 Nov 2009, 01:19 AM Post #7
Posts: 603 Group: Members Member #29 Joined: February 22, 2009	That's a lot more than what was on Amazon when I looked it up. I just figured it would be like a pre-loaded mp3 player. Sounds pretty cool but my finances leave a little bit to be desired at the moment.



Icarus	6 Nov 2009, 01:27 AM Post #8
Posts: 1,467 Group: Members Member #36 Joined: March 3, 2009	Now it's ranked number 32 in music ... it really is tempting, going back and forth about it.



bcbitch	6 Nov 2009, 01:34 AM Post #9
Posts: 603 Group: Members Member #29 Joined: February 22, 2009	Go ahead, you know you want it! AHEM Christmas IS right around the corner!! :)



tonyhemp	6 Nov 2009, 11:36 AM Post #10
Posts: 3,411 Group: Global Moderators Member #3 Joined: January 15, 2009	I want one too but at this time can't afford it.



maccascruff	6 Nov 2009, 11:51 AM Post #11
Macca Fan Extraordinaire Posts: 2,408 Group: Global Moderators Member #6 Joined: January 16, 2009	It's pretty, but at that price, I am not even tempted.



tonyhemp	6 Nov 2009, 03:32 PM Post #12
Posts: 3,411 Group: Global Moderators Member #3 Joined: January 15, 2009	Hopefully they will be around for awhile, or at least until I win Powerball



Mrs Vandebilt	6 Nov 2009, 05:59 PM Post #13
Posts: 842 Group: Global Moderators Member #2 Joined: January 15, 2009	If I had money I would be tempted...but that bastard announced a tour so slightly screwed :D



LapisLee	6 Nov 2009, 09:28 PM Post #14
Posts: 464 Group: Members Member #41 Joined: April 29, 2009	bcbitch 5 Nov 2009, 01:02 AM Amazon will have them for $239.00 usd. A 16 gig mp3 player, brand new, is not much cheaper. It's already ranked #48 in sales in their music dept. I hate the day it comes out, Dec. 8th! My birthday?



bcbitch	6 Nov 2009, 10:24 PM Post #15
Posts: 603 Group: Members Member #29 Joined: February 22, 2009	Uh, no! Something very bad happened that day, mister funny man!



Mrs Vandebilt	7 Nov 2009, 12:39 PM Post #16
Posts: 842 Group: Global Moderators Member #2 Joined: January 15, 2009	I have to say I am a wee bit surprised they are releasing it that day....i mean I guess they dont want to associate that day with what happened but even so



maccascruff	7 Nov 2009, 01:04 PM Post #17
Macca Fan Extraordinaire Posts: 2,408 Group: Global Moderators Member #6 Joined: January 16, 2009	I'm seeing that comment about the release date a lot of places.



tonyhemp	7 Nov 2009, 03:12 PM Post #18
Posts: 3,411 Group: Global Moderators Member #3 Joined: January 15, 2009	It's marketing, free advertisement.



maccascruff	7 Nov 2009, 07:56 PM Post #19
Macca Fan Extraordinaire Posts: 2,408 Group: Global Moderators Member #6 Joined: January 16, 2009	Somebody also said those thumb drives don't hold up very well and for that price, they didn't want to take that risk.



LapisLee	8 Nov 2009, 05:57 PM Post #20
Posts: 464 Group: Members Member #41 Joined: April 29, 2009	bcbitch 6 Nov 2009, 10:24 PM Uh, no! Something very bad happened that day, mister funny man! Oh right! I just remembered Jim Morrison was born that day! :P


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