Amazon.com mute on rumored plans to challenge Apple's iPod
2006-02-20 14:00:00
US Internet retailer Amazon.com refused to comment on a media report that it is planning to launch an online digital music store and a portable music player to break Apple Computer's lock on the market.
A New York Times story cited music industry executives as negotiating with Seattle-based Amazon on content, customized MP3 players, and an online music store to compete with Apple's popular iPod and iTunes online store.
An Amazon.com spokeswoman said the company would not comment on "rumor and speculation."
Apple, based in Cupertino, California, has reportedly sold more than 42 million iPods, making it the most popular MP3 music player in the world.
In the final quarter of 2005, ending with the Christmas holiday, iPod sales were said to average about 100 per minute.
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