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Why The iPhone Is Not Big News For The Music Industry
Anticipation of the iPhone launch has grown to a feverish pitch including glowing reviews from influentialIphone Wall Street Journal tech writer William Mossberg and the NY Times. But three major hurdles will keep the iPhone from having a major effect on music sales. First is price At $500-$600, the iPhone is out of reach for most consumers particularly younger music fans. (27/06) ReadYou may also like
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