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My honest impression, after using the device for awhile, is that it grows on you. While it's not as flashy as most contemporary tablets, the dual screens make it a workhorse. When I'm in meetings with my dissertation group, I can have my draft open on the LCD screen side and take notes on the e-ink side. I can read e-ink books while easily checking references on the tablet. Also, the annotation features are awesome with the e-pub books. Finally, while the resistive screen might seem unresponsive, it's really the preferred choice for people who like to annotate documents.
When I think about it, the most disappointing thing is the buggy software. The device had a great deal more potential - for example, if they had included annotation features in landscape mode, then this would clearly be the best choice for academics.
Now, I don't know why you are comparing the Kindle (which is a single-purpose reading device) with the PE. If your main goal is just to read books, then I think the Kindle is a fine choice. But you'll need a tablet to do anything beyond just read (which, coincidentally, is the whole point of including the LCD screen).
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