Amazon versus iTunes on mp3 purchases

I have been pushing Amazon over iTunes for mp3 purchases for quite a long time due to three main reasons...

1. Amazon mp3 downloads are DRM-free
2. Amazon mp3 downloads have a 256 bit rate
3. Amazon mp3 downloads are many times less expensive then iTunes
   

Now, iTunes has finally removed their DRM for all titles and increased their bit rate to 256.  They also have the $0.69 pricing tier in addition to their other $.99 and $1.29 tiers.

Amazon has $.69 downloads as well, many free mp3s, and I haven’t ever seen an mp3 for $1.29 on Amazon.  They also have outstanding specials on mp3 albums of the day, and other highly discounted albums.  Their mp3 downloaded inputs the mp3s directly into your iTunes as well.

I applaud iTunes for taking steps in the right direction.  I also thank Amazon for bringing in some healthy competition.  Without them, we’d all probably be stuck with DRM plagued mp3 downloads at higher prices.

I guess I’ll buy from both iTunes and Amazon depending on who has the better price of the download.  Although, I do use iTunes religiously for their app store (of course) and my podcasts subscriptions.

I’m curious, which do you use for your mp3 downloads?  Amazon, iTunes, or something else?

 - Jen

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