Amazon music: 99 cents for 256kbps MP3 DRM free

[LuKreme]

On 26-Sep-2007, at 13:25, Kevin Callahan wrote:
> On Sep 26, 2007, at 12:10 PM, mikecap at mac.com wrote:
>>> yeah, I was just wondering about bandwidth costs  - and why Apple  
>>> is charging 1.29 for 256k while Amazon is charging 99 for 256k
>>>
>>> I figured Apple has to cover the increased costs of distributing  
>>> the larger files.
>>
>> I just figured that the music companies gave Amazon a better deal  
>> just to mess with Apple!
>
> i just figured when Apple announced the 1.29 price for 256k (before  
> Amazon announced their 99 cent price for 256kbps), that Apple  
> justified the price increase based on paying for distributing  
> larger files.

No, it was a premium for higher quality and no DRM and more money to  
the label.


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