>I'm thinking about getting a //e and a ///plus, and I'd like to know >how similar, how different, and how compatible they are, and what >hardware & software is available for the ///plus. Not similar, very different and not compatible for the most part. Same hardware for the ///+ as the regular ///. //e will cost you $2 to $5 maybe, the ///+ will run you $200 or more, IF you can find one. Raymond