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Starbucks launches in-store CD burning stations

Starbucks Corp., Seattle, yesterday announced the national launch of in-store "Hear Music Media Bars," which are in-store CD burning stations. In the first phase of the multi-phased roll out, 45 Starbucks retail locations will offer this new music service. Inside these locations, customers will interact with the media bar at self-service screens placed throughout the store. Using a stylus pen on a touch screen, customers will be able to burn existing albums or create custom CD compilations and select personalized album artwork and titles. A custom CD will cost $8.99 for the first seven songs and $0.99 for each additional song.

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