Updated: July 13, 2020 (May 10, 2004)
Charts & IllustrationsDigital Media Services
More than a dozen online digital media services exist today, but there is little variation among their business models. In general, content from sites that employ a per-download model can be transferred to devices that support the appropriate format and DRM scheme; content from sites that use a subscription or rental model cannot be transferred.
| Service | Owner or Operator | Content Available | Format and DRM scheme | Business Model | Approximate Price | Transferable to devices? |
| BuyMusic | Buy.com | >400,000 songs | Windows Media | Per download | US$1 per song, US$10 to US$15 per album | Devices that support Windows Media DRM1 |
| CinemaNow | CinemaNow | >1,500 feature films, >2,000 other video files (TV shows, music videos, etc.) | Windows Media | Predominantly rental, limited downloads and subscription content | US$3 for rentals, US$15 for downloads, subscription-only content between US$10 and US$30 per |
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