Dell consumer laptops and desktops in the US, UK and Germany to come with a year of Napster
Inspiron and Studio Models Sold Through Dell direct channels and through Best Buy stores in U.S. will include 60 MP3s and 12 months of unlimited on-demand streaming
LONDON - (October, 02nd, 2009)
It just got a bit easier for people who like listening to music on their laptop or desktop computers. Napster, the pioneer of digital music, today announced that beginning later this month, Dell will ship select systems in the U.S., U.K. and Germany with instant access to a free year (retail value: £60) of Napster Unlimited, including 60 MP3s of the consumer’s choice plus 12 months of unlimited on-demand music listening from a catalog of more than eight million songs.
“People want the ability to personalize their PCs, and music is a great way for them to do that," said Rachna Bhasin, GM Strategic Partnerships, Dell consumer. “Dell is now making it easier than ever for customers to enjoy their favorite music by downloading MP3s of their choice, as well as discover new music with streaming from Napster’s vast music collection.”
Select Dell Studio and Inspiron PC models shipping directly from Dell in the U.S., U.K. and Germany, as well as Dell branded PCs purchased at Best Buy in the U.S., will be sold with a Napster icon on the desktop and “Dell Dock” that enables instant redemption of a one-year Napster Unlimited subscription.
“Napster is pleased to be working with Dell to deliver a valuable and easy music experience for customers,” said Brad Duea, Napster president. “Whether consumers buy their Dell PC from Best Buy or directly from Dell, they can immediately customise it with their favorite music and enjoy unlimited listening of Napster’s entire catalog for a year.”
Napster Unlimited is the ultimate digital music service, offering MP3 downloads and unlimited on-demand music for as low as £5 per month. Plans start with MP3 credits (5, 15, 30 or 60) to download songs from Napster’s huge library—more than eight million tracks covering all kinds of music, from all major labels and thousands of independent artists. Unlimited streaming music allows members to listen to individual tracks as often as they like—or choose from commercial-free radio stations and expertly programmed playlists.
About Napster
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Napster, the pioneer of digital music, offers the ultimate in interactive music experiences, creating better ways to discover, share, acquire and enjoy music – anytime, anywhere. The company’s flagship service, Napster Unlimited, is the ultimate digital music package, combining unlimited on demand music streaming with downloadable MP3s for one’s permanent collection at a great value price. Napster’s MP3s are high quality and playable on any MP3 compatible device, including the iPod®, iPhone® and all MP3 music-enabled mobile phones. The company’s online service is available in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany and Japan. Napster Mobile, one of the industry’s fastest growing mobile music platforms, provides the premier mobile music experience for customers in select markets around the world. A wholly owned subsidiary of Best Buy, Inc. (NYSE: BBY), Napster’s headquarters are in London.
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