Amazon releases Kindle for PC -- E-Book Readers -- InformationWeek

Amazon (NSDQ: AMZN) on Tuesday released software for buying and reading digital books on a PC and synchronizing the downloads with other devices, including Amazon's Kindle electronic reader

The Kindle for PC application is Amazon's latest attempt to attract new customers and hold on to existing ones through expanded portability of its e-books. Amazon is under increasing pressure from rivals, particularly Barnes & Noble, which is taking pre-orders for its Nook reader announced last month. That device is scheduled for release at the end of the month...