: Amazon has launched a fully working music locker and playback system this week. The cloud system allows users to upload digital music to the Web and play it on their computers and Android phones, giving Amazon a decided edge over its rivals. "Amazon has won the race of the big three to deliver a fully cloud-supported music option," writes Tech Crunch's MG Siegler. Why the Hype:
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Dubbed "Cloud Drive," Amazon's cloud storage service not only stores music, but also videos, photographs, and other documents.
Users receive the storage space equivalent of 1,200 tracks (5GB), though you can upgrade, paying as much as $1,000 for 1 TB of storage space, enough for about 70 hours of HD video.
Amazon provides free storage for every album purchased via Amazon MP3.
You'll also get 20 free gigabytes for a year when you buy an album on Amazon MP3.
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