[hphu]

There is the light phone which is almost what you describe. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/light-phone-2-smartphone-...

I wish it would get maps and email though..

[jcadam]

Yea, the lack of email absolutely kills it for me. The turn-by-turn directions might be a decent enough substitute for maps. But having an actual maps app would be nice (though it couldn't be as interactive as we're used to with an e-ink display so I'm not sure how that would work).

I like the basic idea - I definitely can do without social media, netflix, games, etc. But basic business communication (email!) needs to be there.

[borgel]

Wish they had a prototype to show off. It will be interesting to hear what users think of it.

[surajrmal]

Seems to not have superior battery life according to the specs. Interesting concept though.