Amazon's Kindle: Wireless Reading Device is very cool. I cant compare it to other similar devices on the market since I only have the Kindle and have not tried others but I am very satified with my Kindle. I have downloaded dozens of books ( oh no) as well as a dozen magazine such as the Nation and newspapers including Salon. and the New York Times Yes, presently, they do lean left when it comes to magazine and newspaper selections, which I hope changes over time as they add more options. Their book choices are pretty balanced politically though but not as extensive as I would like but that too will take time. I am impressed that they carry books by Murray Rothbard and Tom Woods for instance. I also like the fact that I can visit websites to read articles and blogs. It is beta version but it works.