We're trying to unload some books. Normally I would not encourage you to purchase books from Amazon, but I know of no other way to get these books in front of several million possible buyers. So, go on over to our storefront and get some books. We've got quite a few psychology textbooks for your bedside table.
And if you happen to recognize any of these books as ones you gave us, sorry, we're short on space around here these days.
Amazon launched their mp3 music store.
Pros:
1. Unlike iTunes, DRM-free files for less than a buck a song.
2. Unlike eMusic, no monthly subscription. Download only one song if you like.
3. Unlike iTunes, mp3 files work with most software and music players.
4. Songs range from $.89 to $.99. Always nice to get a cheap song now and again.
5. Albums range from $4.90 to $9.99. Cheap albums are nice too.
Cons:
1. Selection: not many major labels.
2. Selection: not as many indie labels as eMusic.
3. Name: Amazonmp3 is not very creative.
Final verdict:
I'm keeping eMusic. I've got a year-long subscription, so there's not a real choice right now. I'm not a huge fan of the subscription model, but it does help me budget music purchases and I've always enjoyed going out on a limb each month when I've exhausted my allotment except for 2-3 songs. If Amazon gets to a point where they have as much to offer as eMusic, I might not renew my subscription when it runs out. Then again, with two boys on the way, I might not renew my subscription anyway.
