Article: Americans Slow To Purchase From Online Music Stores; New InsightExpress Survey Highlights Important Features that Could Encourage Trial and Usage.

STAMFORD, Conn. -- According to a recent survey of 500 Americans, conducted online by professional research firm InsightExpress(R), only 12% of adult consumers have purchased music from an online store. The most common reasons cited for not buying music online include the preference for shopping at traditional music stores, not owning a digital music player, and the lack of appeal of downloading music.

Americans say they would be more likely to consider shopping at online music stores if the prices were lower and the selections were better. Consumers describe the most important characteristics of an online music store:

 
Important Characteristics of an ...

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