As I started this thread, I thought I'd weigh in my new opinion. After much research and research and going back to the borders store to play with the PRS-505 some more, I came to the conclusion it didn't really bother me.
Yeah its a little different at first. But I quickly got used it and have read 5 books now on my reader I just acquired last week.
I'm addicted. I haven't read this many books in years.