HTML5 dev costs....well worth the 30% Apple "ransom"

Interesting news with the first shots across the iTunes bow

First
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57563243-93/amazon-lets-rip-with-autorip-music-service/
When you buy an AutoRip-enabled CD, you automatically get the MP3 version for free, and those MP3 versions will be available via Amazon's Cloud Player.

and now

http://www.informationweek.com/mobility/smart-phones/amazon-dodges-apple-tax-with-mobile-mp3/240146550
Amazon.com is reinforcing its challenge to Apple's iTunes with the launch of a Web-based MP3 store designed for users of Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch

I'm sure the HTML5 dev costs would have been high....but well worth the 30% Apple "ransom", personally i still purchase ALL of my music on cd's and rip to my own media server as i prefer any purchase = any device and anywhere regardless of what vendors decide i "should or shouldnt do".



Cheers,
Dean