Amazon recently unveiled its new Kindle tablet which will go by the name of Kindle Fire and will be released in November this year. Although the $199 tablet will not be available for another month or so, it is now possible to pre-order through the Amazon site.

If you’ve been looking to buy an e-book reader and have been considering a Kindle then the Kindle Fire is certainly something that you should keep an eye on. Read on to learn more about the features of this new tablet model.

7-inch Color Touchscreen With IPS

Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the new Kindle tablet model is its 7-inch touchscreen which is now equipped with about 16 million colors that can be viewed in high resolution. The new color touchscreen will certainly give Kindle users a whole new experience when it comes to reading books and magazines, and watching movies using the tablet.

Kindle Fire’s touchscreen also utilizes in-plane switching or IPS. This technology can also be found on iPad screens. Basically, the IPS allows the screen to be viewed clearly from an extra-wide angle so multiple individuals can view the screen at the same time.

Millions of Books Available

Kindle tablet users can also access a million books that are available for download. These titles include bestsellers, classics, children’s books and more. Some literary classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Treasure Island and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes can even be downloaded for free. Thousands of titles are also available for less than $10.

Ideal For Kids

If you have been trying to find a tablet for your kids to read on then the Kindle Fire might be an ideal choice. The tablet features hundreds of popular children’s books such as Curious George and Brown Bear. Kids will certainly be enticed to read these wonderfully illustrated books especially with the vibrant color touchscreen.

Aside from children’s books, this Kindle tablet also features popular games like Plants vs. Zombies and Angry Birds.

Amazon Silk Web Browser

Kindle Fire also allows you to surf the web with its very own web browser, the Amazon Silk. Silk features a “split browser” technology which allows users to load web pages faster.

Built-in Email Application

This Kindle tablet is also equipped with its very own email app. Using this app, you can consolidate all your email accounts (Yahoo!, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.) into a single inbox. You may also import contacts and messages to your email app.

Portability and Durability

Of course, all the great features of this Kindle tablet will be of little use if you cannot take your tablet when you are on the go. The tablet’s small and lightweight design provides Kindle Fire with maximum portability. In fact, you can even hold the tablet with a single hand. The unit is also small enough to fit in purses and bags, allowing you to bring your Kindle tablet wherever you go.

Kindle Fire also boasts extra durability and is chemically strengthened to make it resistant to accidental scrapes, scratches and bumps.