Andre Yoskowitz
17 May 2007 14:21
This afternoon, SanDisk, in a surprising statement,
praised Amazon's DRM-free music store and EMI's support.
The company praised the "embrace of a universal format" (MP3) and said it was crucial "to establishing the digital music business."
"This is the first time a major record label and a major retailer have come together to offer consumers the freedom to buy music compatible with all MP3 players," said company general VP Daniel Schreiber. "As consistent advocates of consumer choice, we believe this is an important step forward."
This recent statement contradicts SanDisk's previous comments in which CEO Eli Harari attacked Apple and Steve Jobs when he suggested a DRM-free approach for iTunes.
At that time, Sandisk claimed that music stores should not suggest changes to the way music labels offered their music. Harari suggested that "store-independent" DRM formats were a better alternative.
Source:
Electronista