it's more than "better"

it's a,
portable computer (arm processor)
media player (music, movie)
reader (online books, audio books)
eletronic paper (finger paint, not as nice tho)
airmouse (mouse & keyboard, wireless to control media pc)
PS3 or DX (many funny games)
...
strongly strongly recommended if not for the price
I'd get second one when OLED version comes out...