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I did upgrade from a 505 to 600 and I don't regret it at all. I was able to sell my old reader. My husband works for Cisco and we get a discount at Sony so I saved $30 on the 600. Inthe end it only cost me $40 to upgrade andit was worth it.
I don't read books where I "need" a dictionary, but i really wanted it anyway. I have a reasonably good vocabulary, but ido come across words that I wish I knew the meaning of. It really helps me build my vocabulary.
This is a personal preference, but I never really liked the look of the 505. I liked how it worked, but it looked busy to me. I like the simplicity of the 600. And I don't find the menus complicated at all. In fact it is easier to navigate than the 505 because of the touchscreen.
One big advantage that I didn't anticipate is the speed of the page turns. It really does make a difference.
Finally, I don't annotate books, but I like creating other notes. With the 600 you can create handwritten note so I can make lists or write reminders to myself. Again, I didn't think about this when I bought it, but it really has come in handy.
I do agree with suggestion that the best way to decide if the upgrade is worth it for you is to buy one. If you like it, keep it. If not, return it. But make sure you check out the return policy first to make sure there is no restocking fee.
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