Amazon.com Starts Selling Computers

Amazon.com Inc., the largest Internet retailer, began selling new and reconditioned computers on its Web site to capitalize on the growing proportion of PC purchases that are made online.

Ingram Micro Inc., the top distributor of computers and accessories, will fill orders for new computers sold through Amazon.com. Essex Technology Group, Overstock.com and TechSmart Inc. will handle orders for used PCs.