It appears that once again Richard Branson and his Virgin Group has raised the bar by offering a lot more for a little less.Ever the innovator Virgin is launching a low priced yet feature filled music subscription and download service dubbed Red Pass. Virgin is currently offering a free trial of the download service which will is then priced at a highly competitive $7.99 per month.
Powered by MusicNet and Microsoft’s "Play For Sure" WMA based technology, subscribers choose from more than 2 million tracks with CD ripping and burning provisions and 60 professionally programmed Internet radio stations.
Other unique features include a button that automatically fills any compatible portable player, laptop computer or mobile phone with a personalized selection of music; user rankings, reviews and commentary, 60,000 custom and frequently updated playlists, expert advice to questions about music and related technology, and a "Fan Ring" network that offers targeted info. And if a subscription lapses downloaded music can be restored when the account is reactivated. Purchased tracks will be replaced free if a user’s computer crashes or is lost or stolen within a year.
