Hypebot reports that Amazon will enter the universally compatible, DRM free mp3 market in 2007. Aiming for a late first quarter launch (otherwise known to those who can do basic math and read a calendar as "the month of March"), the new Amazon offering will reportedly offer variable pricing. It's an encouraging sign that larger players are dipping their toes in the DRM free waters. EMI has been open to experimental use of mp3s lately, and the smaller labels are selling thousands of DRM free tracks every day on eMusic and Aime Street.
It's too early to call 2007 the "year of DRM" however, it's pretty clear that it will be a year of increased pressure against the dominance of Apple's iPod.
1. Hey Grant, solid article man. It's Amie Street though, not Aime.
Posted at 1:03AM on Dec 20th 2006 by Elias