Tesco Digital will kick off with access to over 3.3 million music tracks
Tesco Digital takes on iTunes
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15 Apr 2008, Ian Williams , V3
Tesco is taking on iTunes with the launch of a digital download service.
The retail giant is aiming to take a bite out of Apple with Tesco Digital, which will launch in May with a range of music and video for download to media players.
"The new Tesco Digital site is more than a music download portal," said Graham Harris, commercial director at Tesco.
"We are starting out with a comprehensive music offering, but customers can expect downloadable TV and films as well as games to buy very soon."
Tesco Digital will kick off with access to over 3.3 million music tracks and over 100 free playable Flash games.
Initially just under half of the tracks will be in the MP3 format, but the retailer plans to have all music on the site as MP3s by the end of the year.
"We are delighted to be offering MP3 downloads for the very first time, and our customers can expect to hear more news in the coming weeks and months as we develop our digital store," added Harris.
Tesco could not confirm pricing at this stage, but a spokeswoman told vnunet.com that tracks will be "competitively priced and within the range that people would expect from Tesco".
Albums and single tracks will be offered under variable pricing plans, and Tesco has promised special bundles of music and music videos. Clubcard points will be given on all purchases.
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Do you agree?
Tesco Digital= big change.
Tesco Digital is not just the music downloads with a different name, it is a completely new site with a new partner at the helm - medianet, offering a much more reliable and modern service. The inclusion of mp3s is a first and allows T Digital to compete directly with itunes - allowing tracks to be placed on ipods. The future availabilty of films etc also falls in line with the new modern approach, overall much better and finally a challenge to itunes, unlike music downloads which was full of problems and technical bugs - limited ability with only WMA tracks available aswell. Even if you don't like Tescos the website will/should be a good alternative.
Posted by Gary, 12 May 2008
Tesco Digital = Tesco Downloads?
Tescodownloads.com has been selling music downloads for some years. Is Tesco Digital merely the same service with a new name, or will it offer anything new?
Posted by John Cletheroe, 15 Apr 2008
Stop them!
Like Microsoft, but worse!
Tesco's need to be stopped, they're becoming too powerful.
Posted by Rich, 16 Apr 2008
gr8 idea
i think its a great idea-its better than going on a website that helps u cheat on ure i-pod/woteva. Now u have to agree on that at least
Posted by Becky, 15 Jun 2008