SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 10, 2009– Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced the availability of “Kindle for PC,” the free application that lets readers around the world enjoy Kindle books on their personal computers (PC). The U.S. Kindle Store (www.amazon.com/kindlestore) currently offers more than 360,000 books, including New Releases and 101 of 112 New York Times Bestsellers, which are typically $9.99 or less. The Kindle Store is the only place to find some of today’s most popular books in digital format. Kindle books can now be read on the Kindle, Kindle DX, iPhone, iPod touch and PC. Kindle for PC is now available as a free download to readers in over 100 countries at www.amazon.com/KindleforPC.
You can find the full press release here.
Casee says: I’m happy that this is finally available. With B&N’s nook, Amazon is going to have to continually make the Kindle more user friendly. Hint: PDF files.
Holly says: While I think it’s great that the Kindle is reaching out and becoming available on other platforms, I still think it needs to open itself up to other hand held devices. One of the benefits of the nook is being able to use it on several hand held devices, not just an iPhone or iTouch. Still, this is good news for Kindle users.
Thanks for the heads up. Checked out the web and downloaded some free books.