Sony plays in iTunes territory

Zardon · May 4, 2004, 09:14 PM

Sony on Tuesday launched its online music store, throwing its hat into a ring that has been dominated for a year by Apple Computer's iTunes.

As a competitor with significant resources--and a long list of music devices with which it hopes to rival the iPod--Sony's entry into the market could help change the dynamics of digital music sales. But Sony could also complicate the market for consumers, by selling music in yet another copy-protected technological format that is incompatible with any of the other services.

The Sony Connect service is also being closely associated with the release of a new generation of high-capacity Sony MiniDisc music players, which analysts say have not gained the soaring market appeal of Apple's iPod.

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May 4, 2004, 09:14 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Sony plays in iTunes territory Sony on Tuesday launched its online music store, throwing its hat into a ring that has been dominated for a year by Apple Computer's iTunes. As a competitor with significant resources--and a long list of music devices with which it hopes to rival the iPod--Sony's entry into the market could help change the dynamics of digital music sales. But Sony could also complicate the market for consumers, by selling music in yet another copy-protected technological format that is incompatible with any of the other services. The Sony Connect service is also being closely associated with the release of a new generation of high-capacity Sony MiniDisc music players, which analysts say have not gained the soaring market appeal of Apple's iPod. more here