Bottom Line

If you don't absolutely need a music store to go along with your music player, Google Music Beta is an excellent supplement to whatever other music programs you might be using. It is simple, lightweight and incredibly easy to use. The cloud-based player isn't the prettiest, but it is clean and a snap to navigate. Of course, Music Beta lacks an edge in the competition because it has no built-in store, but I predict Google will be making some content deals very shortly. The Music Manager software you have to download is lightweight so if you decide you don't like Music Beta, it won't be a burden to uninstall. If you're looking for an or just curious about what Google brings to the table, I highly suggest you checking Music Beta out. So far, I've been really enjoying it. And right now, it is completely free so take advantage of that while you can.