Amazon has recently opened a new cloud storage service in order to offer affordable cloud storage facilities to all types of users. The cloud storage facilities enable users to store files remotely via a web browser and to stream music from that remote storage back to their local devices using Amazon Cloud Player.

Whether you are a business, personal user or solo professional, there is a free account available for 5GB initial storage and a range of prices available for further storage.

Like any online backup solution, Amazon cloud storage offers you peace of mind if your computer is lost, stolen or crashes. It also offers a convenient way to access your files if you are away from home or on the go.

Amazon have also linked purchases from the Amazon Music store to the Amazon cloud storage. If you buy an MP3 album from the MP3 store, Amazon will give you 20GB cloud storage for one year for free. They’ll also automatically store your MP3s for you within your storage, meaning they’re permanently backed up and available for you to stream from any web browser.

The pricing for increased storage is incremental, starting at US$20 per year for 20GB storage. Sign up now for 5GB free!

Have you tried Amazon cloud storage? How do you think it compares to similar free online storage services such as Dropbox? Do you use the Amazon Cloud Player? Would you consider a paid plan? Let us know in the comments!