Todd,
I have talked about this ad nauseum. As part of a developing team (of two), my programmer hammers that home constantly. Decreasing mouse clicks is huge. I could point out at least ten without even thinking.
I think AC needs a new GUI -- same as when it decided. Also, Outlook, is the prototype for having new windows open in the same overall program which increases speed and keeps it nice and tidy. Only the new email pops up another window.
