Have you considered an electric kettle? I love the traditional kettle,
but haven't used mine in a while since I moved into the dorms at
college. My inexpensive, electric kettle has been serving me well, and
doubling as a pot. It boils fast and I can use it anywhere I can find a
plug. It does sputter a bit, and doesn't whistle (I miss that the
most), but it seems to serve its purpose well.