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The Kindle Colorsoft is discounted by $50, and a trade-in offer allows you to save even more.

However, it's not really clear how Amazon is measuring that reliability. In the end, just know the new Kindle Fire tablets are very durable. The speakers on the new Fire's sound great too.

An Android tablet from Amazon.com that includes a built-in portal to Amazon's vast collection of music, videos, e-books and merchandise. Debuting as the Kindle Fire tablet in 2011 with a 7" screen ...