It Just Works!

@BIgcow05: Actually, on a vaguely similar thought, this reminds me why I use Lyx instead of OpenOffice. WAY simpler interface. Properly streamlined, easy to use and focused on the job at hand: WRITING.

I immediately thought "Moonraker."

Sure, but rumours on the other in'nernets are far more benign :P

I just want a smart, portable computer with an e-ink screen. (Okay, as long as I'm imagining this, an e-ink on one side and OLED on the other), aimed as a multi-purpose device (like today's smart phones) but _different_. Plain and simple, a practical information device as opposed to an entertainment device.

My favourite idea from the Kindle is being able to access Wikipedia. Meanwhile, I would love to see Interactive Fiction on this medium. It makes a lot of sense on e-ink. Done right, it really is a powerful art form.

The long battery life and the ability for stuff to stay on the screen for a long time makes a lot of sense for a scheduler, too.

I think the world is big enough for two different categories of multi-purpose portable gadgets with screens.

Oh, and if you aren't on Windows, both MacOS and Linux (with XOrg) support the Compose key. In Linux you need to turn it on. For me, I have it set to right Alt, so pressing Alt + e + ' gives me é.

Tell Microsoft to implement a Compose Key for Windows (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compose_key). Then all will be well :)

"...are then always complaining and whining about how it can run the latest game or is too slow at HD rendering. "

Right, sell me a Mac that will do that, then, and continues to "just work."

Look at the innovation! Drop shadows on advertisements!

If it plays interactive fiction games, I will begin to worship Barnes and Noble and I will go door to door trying to convert others.