Abstract: This invention discloses a device and methods for downloading digital media utilizing of a kiosk or plurality of kiosks coupled to a remote server. The kiosk and server cooperatively provide access for users to purchase digital media. In a preferred embodiment, all or part of the digital media is stored at the kiosk(s) for immediate transfer to a copying means. This system allows the user to interact with the system without having to wait for long digital media transfer rates between the remote server and the kiosk(s).