Amazon Says Kindle Holding Its Own Against Tablets

Amazon says Kindle holding its own against tablets

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said sales of its Kindle e-reader were strong over the holiday season amid competition from devices such as Apple Inc's iPad, a computer tablet that also has e-reader capabilities.

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