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"The launch of Cloud Drive, Cloud Player for Web and Cloud Player for Android eliminates the need for constant software updates as well as the use of thumb drives and cables to move and manage music," said Bill Carr, VP of Movies and Music at Amazon.
"Our customers have told us they don't want to download music to their work computers or phones because they find it hard to move music around to different devices. Now, whether at work, home, or on the go, customers can buy music from Amazon MP3, store it in the cloud and play it anywhere," he added.
It will be interesting to note whether Apple's rumoured MobileMe updated service will include a cloud-based music locker and whether it will be free instead of the $20 annual charge that is speculated. All eyes will also now be on Google to see whether Google Music will eventually make its debut.
Here is a chart from Amazon outlining the main features of each service.
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Cloud Drive |
Cloud Player for Web |
Cloud Player for Android |
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Cost |
5 GB: Free 20 GB: Free for one year with purchase of MP3 album Additional storage plans starting at $20 a year |
Free |
Free |
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Storage |
Digital music Videos Photos Documents |
n/a |
n/a |
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Format |
Music: Any type of file Video: Any type of file Pictures: Any type of file Documents: Any type of file |
Music: MP3, AAC |
Music: MP3, AAC |
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Compatible devices |
Macs PCs |
Android Phones Android Tablets Macs PCs |
Android Phones Android Tablets |
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Audio Quality |
n/a |
Original bit rate of your music file |
Original bit rate of your music file |
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Basic features |
Upload, download, move, copy, delete, rename. |
Upload, download, playback, playlist management |
Upload, download, playback, playlist management |
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