Amazon Responded to Apple iPad

The iPad: it's a video player! A productivity tool! An e-reader! On the last attribute, at least, there's plenty of competition for Apple's new tablet.Amazon of course, has established itself with not only the world's largest marketplace for books, but a substantial number of e-books as well. And the company's Kindle dominates the e-reader space, although the company does not disclose the exact number of e-readers sold.So, naturally, we asked Amazon was asked to comment on its latest competitor.
"Thanks for your inquiry," Andrew Herdener responded. "Customers can read and sync their Kindle books on iPhones, iPod touches, PCs, and soon Blackberrys, Macs, and iPads.  Kindle is purpose-built for reading.  Weighing in at less than 0.64 pounds, Kindle fits comfortably in one hand for hours, has an e-ink display that is easy on the eyes even in bright daylight, two weeks of battery life, and 3G wireless with no monthly fees--all at a $259 price.  Kindle editions of New York Times Bestsellers and most New Releases are only $9.99."