Music has been an integral part of us since day one-whether it's the playful sound from nature or the rocking alternative tunes from today's bands. Whatever the case, one thing is for sure with the proliferating number of mp3 Web sites out there, we won't be running out of music sources anytime soon. Just type mp3 on any search engine and you'll find yourself bombarded with hundreds of hits. And a lot of them claim to be the "best place" to download mp3's. However, you should also be careful before engaging in a clicking frenzy. Some of these so-called "best places" for mp3 downloads are actually breeding grounds for viruses. Caught unaware, you'll find yourself facing a serious hard drive dilemma.

When I first started out, I downloaded my mp3's from this site called mp3musiq. Although I could download the mp3's for free, the choices were a little limited. But for a download fledgling, it was enough. These days, I find myself downloading mp3's (among other files) from Limewire and iTunes.

If you're looking for other download choices on the net, here are a few more suggestions. Napster, which is said to have been the pioneer of the whole p2p system, is a favorite of many online users. Aside from having an already reputable name, Napster also allows a free trial for those who still haven't made up their minds. In the seven days of free access, you should take the opportunity to download as many songs as you can because chances are; Napster has everything on your list. With a starting fee of $9.95 per month, you can revel in downloading as many songs as you want without any additional charge.

Another good option is Yahoo! Music Unlimited. If you thought that Napster's seven-day trial was great, then Yahoo! Music Unlimited must be phenomenal! This downloading service offers up to 14 days of free trial. Imagine two weeks of pure, uninterrupted downloading! The actual fee sounds even better. For only $6 a month, you get to access over two million songs and download as many of them as you want. Yahoo! Also gives out personal music recommendations and allows access to new releases by your favorite artists. It's not at all a bad deal, is it?

If you're an iPod or MAC user, then you must have already experienced something I like to call compatibility nightmare. Of course, there is iTunes but another path has just opened for Apple loyalists. eMusic, "the world's largest retailer of independent music," works well with iPods and just about any mp3 player ever created. You can also avail of its free trial, however, you are only limited to 25 songs. After the free trial, you can continue membership and download songs for 33 cents each. For something that is in tune with your iPod and MAC, it seems worth it.

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