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If you want a dictionary, note-taking, etc., I think the comparison is between the Kindle and the 600 Reader. And I'd give the edge to the Reader. Unless, for some (perverse) reason, you are intent on the "instant gratification" of wireless transfer and being hogtied to Amazon's restrictive format. A tiny bit of foresight is all it takes to get lots of great books on any ebook device, enough for a l-o-o-o-o-o-o-ng vacation. I see wireless as a negative, particularly because it eats up battery life, which is far more important to me for regular use.
Back to the OP: I just went through another decision process in selecting an ebook device for my mom, and came up with the venerable 505 Reader. Why? Great screen and solid build quality, long battery life, variety of formats to choose from, and library options. (Anyone who nitpicks on Kindle books being $1-$2 cheaper than Sony's offerings--3rd party sources notwithstanding--fails to acknowledge that every time I borrow a new ebook from my local library, I'm saving $10 or more over the Kindle purchase option.)
Besides, my mom will like the simpler interface, and just wants to read books--she doesn't need a dictionary or note-taking. So it was an easy choice. WRT another earlier comment, I find the 505 very handy to read, with well-placed buttons (I added the page turn navigation-button hack a long time ago, which gives me 3 sets of page turn buttons on the 505, with no real risk of 'accidental' turns.) The 505 with cover feels more solid and less bulky than the big, plastic Kindle, IMO. More screen, less case for reading.
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