The least Apple could do is allow users to opt out for any song or album they don't want, losing the opportunity to be able to upgrade those tracks in the future. I'd especially like to upgrade the Dylan and U2, but does Apple really think that I'll be able to shell out around $500 (what it would probably cost to upgrade all 2,419 tracks) in one shot? Sorry, Apple, if you want to get me to upgrade my music you'll have to come up with a better way.

[Kirk McElhearn is a senior contributor for Macworld.]