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Opinion: Alpha Geek: CDs vs. Downloads 
Lifehacker | by Rick Broida | Mon, Jan 8
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The Bad: They typically cost more than downloads, and you have to buy the whole album; anti-rip copy protection is a problem on some discs; scratches can impede playback; you have to go a store (or pay shipping) to get them; you have to store them; jewel cases are evil.
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