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ITunes milestone: 500 millionth download

By Timothy W. Doyle
Bloomberg News
Published July 18, 2005, 9:49 AM CDT

Apple Computer Inc., which generates a third of sales from the iPod music player, said downloads from its iTunes online music store topped 500 million.

Amy Greer, of Lafayette, Indiana, downloaded Faith Hill's "Mississippi Girl" yesterday as the 500 millionth song sold. She won 10 iPods, a credit for 10,000 songs and a trip for four to a Coldplay concert, Apple said in a statement today.

Cupertino, California-based Apple surprised analysts last week after reporting iPod shipments rose to a record 6.16 million last quarter, eclipsing the average estimate of 5.29 million. Chief Executive Steve Jobs generated record iPod sales in a quarter that is typically less robust than other periods by selling the music player through Hewlett-Packard Co. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

The iTunes store, which opened two years ago, features more than 1.5 million songs from most major record companies and more than 1,000 record labels.

zero2dash

I think I read somewhere that the millionth downloader got a dual G5, a Powerbook, an iPod, a ton of free songs and Apple gear, etc.

I wish I was that guy.

10,000 songs? It'd take forever to use all those credits...even for me (and I download mp3s like a champ).

civicdidex

they should have made a 1 of a kind ipod for her. instead of 10 ipods...what is she gonna do with 10?!? lol

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