Docked to the NexTablet, meanwhile, the device, if built, will offer a larger touch screen for apps, e-books, magazines, and Web browsing. When docked, the tablet uses the phone service for Internet access, so only one data plan is required for both devices.

Then, too, there's the NexLaptop, which offers a full PC experience with a keyboard and track pad when the NexPhone is docked.

Last but not least, the wide-screen NexMonitor offers yet another office PC option complete with keyboard, number pad, and multitouch track pad.

NexCrea says it's in contact with potential manufacturing partners in China, as well as with Canonical for software implementation. So far it has raised just $2,877 of the $950,000 being sought by Nov. 14.