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I see the 600 as an upgrade to the 700 (in terms of reading quality and key features). Better contrast, more internal memory (not that I need it personally), and the much-clamored-for built-in dictionary and word lookup capability.
The loss of the built-in light is no biggie. In fact, the benefits of leaving that out clearly outweigh the losses. Any booklight will work with the Readers (or with any p-book). I have a thin folding 3-led booklight that is tiny and works great, for the occasional times when the surroundings aren't lit. The lighted cover is another option. (It looks like the wedge light cover for the 505 might fit the 600--it has the indentations on the hinge--not sure if the screen will align but it will if Sony was smart about the design.) Better to have a booklight accessory (wedge or generic light) when you need it than to have constant poor text contrast in any light, along with bigger battery drain when you do use the light.
I never considered the 700 for this reason. I am considering the 600, though. (But I also like the small form factor of the 300 and don't need a dictionary!)
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