Amazon Music Review
2009 Editor's Choice Winner
| Amazon Music Site | |
| Website | |
| Amazon Download Plans | |
| Song Download | $0.89+ per song $5.99+ per album |
Overview - Amazon Music (Amazon MP3) came on the scene in 2007 after partnering with the major labels to bring some 2 million+ DRM-free MP3 song downloads to market. Amazon's DRM-free music is at a higher bit rate and lower cost than iTunes. The music downloads support almost all MP3 and portable audio devices including iPod and Zune players.
Song titles - Amazon has the largest collection of DRM-free tracks from the major record labels. With over 2 million DRM-free songs to download you can find about anything you desire.
Music - Amazon Music boasts 2 million DRM-free song downloads at an impressive 256 kbps bit rate. All downloads are in MP3 format compatible with about any MP3 player or portable audio device.
Search - Amazon MP3 allows you to search for music by keyword, album title, song title and more.
Preview - Easily preview 30 second clips of any song or all songs on an album prior to purchasing any songs.
Amazon MP3 Downloader - Amazon offers a Amazon MP3 Downloader free to help you download songs to add directly to iTunes or Windows Media Player.
Pricing Plans - Amazon offers lower prices than the competition. DRM-free song downloads run between $.89-$.99 and album downloads cost $5.99-$9.99. All songs are downloaded in DRM-free MP3 format.
Supported devices - Since all music downloads come as DRM-free MP3 files you are free to do with them as you like. You are granted exclusive personal use of all files. This includes burning them to CD or transfering them to MP3 play or protable audio device including iPod and Zune.
Digital Rights Management - This is the highlight of Amazon's music service. All tracks come DRM-free. If you're not familiar with DRM take a quick look at our "Understanding DRM" article.
Supported Operating Systems - Amazon MP3 is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems..
Customer Service - Amazon offers toll-free phone, online and email support as they do for all services.
Bottom line - Amazon Music offers the best collection of DRM-free songs at prices lower than iTunes. Couple this with compatibility with about any device and its easy to see how Amazon MP3 is making its mark on the industry.