Amazon launches DRM free MP3 downloads

SomeOldGuy · 09-25-2007, 05:23 PM

For those who are looking for a legal non-allofmp3 DRM-free download site that is not iTunes, this is an "interesting" alternative.

The website is here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/163856011

The story from here:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/25/a...sic-downloads/

Quote:

If you're into DRM-free music, you have a reason to get pretty excited today. As speculated, Amazon has launched the public beta of its new digital music portal called Amazon MP3, which will feature two million songs from 180,000 artists and 20,000 labels, all without the painful and annoying restrictions of DRM. The press release claims that the site, which will include EMI and Universal tracks (take that, Jobs), will make separate songs available for $.89 or $.99, and boasts that all of the "top 100" tracks will be priced at the former, lower amount. Albums will range in cost from $5.99 to $9.99, with the best selling albums coming in at $8.99. Of course, since there's no DRM, users are free to throw the 256Kbps MP3s on any player they like, as well as burn CDs, copy to MiniDisc, and dump to 8-track.

... which in turn references the announcement here:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/...10&newsLang=en

groovyf · 09-25-2007, 05:41 PM

Nice one, thanks. Never been a fan of DRM and never bought from iTunes.
DRM-free is the way to go. Let's hope they allow non-US customers too. I spotted it didn't seem to mind me adding one to my cart, which is a good thing.

Also, they're 256kbps which isn't too shabby at all

zSilver_Fox · 09-26-2007, 05:30 AM

Dream come true! Thanks!

Innoc · 09-26-2007, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groovyf

Nice one, thanks. Never been a fan of DRM and never bought from iTunes.
DRM-free is the way to go. Let's hope they allow non-US customers too. I spotted it didn't seem to mind me adding one to my cart, which is a good thing.

Also, they're 256kbps which isn't too shabby at all

Interesting. If ever I were to consider buying just MP3's I'd give that a look...though I generally prefer to buy the CD itself.

zSilver_Fox · 09-26-2007, 06:26 AM

1. Buy Album
2. Buy blank CDs.
3. ????
4. Profit

Sorry, had to.

09-26-2007, 05:30 AM	#3
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09-26-2007, 06:26 AM	#5
zSilver_Fox IRL Combat Medic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ethanol Land Class/Position: D Medic Gametype: Conca Jumping Affiliations: ^iv Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	1. Buy Album 2. Buy blank CDs. 3. ???? 4. Profit Sorry, had to. __________________ I have a nasopharyngeal and webcam... First infraction! Flaming!

09-25-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
groovyf In the clouds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax, UK Posts Rated Helpful 0 Times	Nice one, thanks. Never been a fan of DRM and never bought from iTunes. DRM-free is the way to go. Let's hope they allow non-US customers too. I spotted it didn't seem to mind me adding one to my cart, which is a good thing. Also, they're 256kbps which isn't too shabby at all

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