1. How much does it cost to download a song?
Most of the songs are priced at USD 0.99 or INR 12 (for users from India only). In some special cases, for new releases or per licensing agreement some songs might be listed at prices less or more than the regular price.

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2. What albums are available?
We are working with al l the major labels to make as many albums available as possible. While some albums might not currently be available we encourage you to keep checking back as new albums are added each week. Sign up for our FREE newsletter to stay up to date on the latest releases.

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3. How large is an audio file? How much space do I need on my computer to store the file?
Most of our download files are encoded between 192k and 320k, and they require around 8-15MB per song, depending upon the length of the song. Some clips can be as large as 100MB.

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4. How long does it take to download a song?
With a fast connection (DSL, Cable Modem or better) a Standard Quality (192k) audio should take less than 1-2 mins to download.

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5. What are the minimum technical requirements?
In order to make full use of Raaga's Download or Subscription service and be able to listen and purchase all of our different files and products you will need:

• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
  
• Windows XP
  
• Windows Media Player 10
  
• A 256K or better Internet connection: we recommend a cable or DSL connection.
  

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6. Can I burn songs to a CD?
Yes. You can burn a songs to a CD for upto two times using Windows Media Player 10. For more information click here.

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7. How do I listen to Raaga downloads on my stereo or home theater?
If your laptop has an audio jack, then you can hook your computer directly to your stereo or home theater. You can also use a DMR (Digital Media Receiver like Roku, Xbox, DLink Xlounge, etc) For more information and other suggestions on how to listen on your stereo or home theater, click here.
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8. Do I need an Internet connection to listen to the songs?
Yes and No. Once you purchase and download the song you will need an Internet connection to acquire the license for the song. This is a one time process for the permanent downloads. Once you have acquired you license you WILL NOT NEED AN INTERNET CONNECTION.
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9. Can I transfer my songs to portable player?
YES! Raaga downloads are compatible with all players that support Windows DRM. Our downloads are compatible with players that carry the Microsoft "Playsforsure" logo on them. For a complete list of players click here.
We currently do not support transfer to iPod because of the lack of Windows DRM support in the device.

9a. Then how do I get my songs to my iPod?
iPod or iTunes currently does not support DRM protected Windows Media Files. But there is a work around. You can download the tracks and activate them using your Windows Media Player. Once activated the tracks can be burned to a CD and then transferred to your iPod using iTunes.

The above is just a tip and we currently do not support downloads to iPod or iTunes. Please be sure you meet the minimum technical requirements

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10. Are music downloads on Raaga legal?
Yes. All tracks or albums available on Raaga for download are completely legal. All tracks are licensed from the individual music labels. When you buy and download a song from a Raaga, a portion of the purchase price goes toward compensating the copyright holders.

By obtaining songs from Raaga instead of a file sharing network (such as Kazaa or Morpheus), you are avoiding potential legal problems and are helping to make sure that musicians and other recording industry professionals get paid for their work. You are also avoiding some of the other pitfalls associated with file sharing networks, such as computer viruses, poor audio quality, lengthy download times, and missing or inaccurate album information.

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11. Why buy online from Raaga?
The most important are:

* Speed. You get your music in minutes, not hours or days.

* Choice. You can choose to buy only the songs that you want. No longer do you have to pay for an entire CD just to get the one or two songs that you really want.

*Convenience. No need to copy tracks from a CD when it finally comes in the mail or when you get back from the store. The songs that you download are already in high-quality Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. In addition, the songs already include accurate album information, such as song title, artist name, album name, and other identification tags. This information helps you manage music on your computer and on your portable music player

*Reliable Finally, it is 100% Legal. You can be confident with the files you download from Raaga are virus free, spyware free and adware free. Don't spend hours scouring for illegal downloads only to format your hard-drive next week because of some worm or virus.

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