Any chance at a smaller panel than the micro? NAB?

Really would like something slightly more portable friendly. The tangent ripple is a good size but my god the layout and lack of markings is terrible.

Really hoping for something at the $500 dollar mark, similar size to the tangent ripple but with that BM quality oh AND a new node button .

Think it could happen?

probably not... the micro is portable, small and professional... The ripple is the smaller you can find out there.

http://www.tangentwave.co.uk/products/

Tangent Element-Vs?

I know that it is nowhere near as functional, but I would suggest maybe support to use the Shuttle Pro as a 'nano panel', as it has good feel wheels - use the buttons to select the different Resolve color wheels /modes.
The Shuttle Pro is extremely portable and I take it when editing away as I use it to speed up an edit.

To me, there's a point where you make the panel too small to really use. Even if it were possible, it's just going to cause more stress and fumbling. I think the Tangent Ripple is fine for what it is, and either the Wave or the Micro are perfectly fine step-ups in this price range.