Kindle 4? Amazon Kindle Tablet?

While talking on the phone with my mom this morning, I mentioned that I was sad to be without a reading device, and looking into getting a Kindle again.  She said that she heard on the news that a new one was coming out later this year, and I should do some research.  I have, and she was right!  Apparently, from what I can gather, Amazon is planning on releasing two versions of a 4th generation Kindle, (one with touch screen and color, the other a standard grayscale e-ink display with new features), and an Amazon Kindle Tablet.  Supposedly, the tablet will feature an all-new Android based operating system exclusive to this, and future Amazon releases.  Further speculation has Amazon offering a free Amazon Prime membership to those who purchase the tablet.  These new electronic marvels are said to hit shelves between October of this year, and January of next.  Very intriguing stuff.  Of course, until Amazon releases an official announcement, I'm treating all of this as hearsay.  Will definitely keep everyone updated.