This is enough to give me cause for concern. Actually, if anything, it will increase the likelihood of me rooting my Nook Tablet. An e-reader without any books to read on it would surely be a waste. All told, I’m not sure what to make of B&N spinning off their Nook business.
On the one hand, it might result in a decision to free up the Nook so that people can modify as they so choose. Or perhaps they’ll concentrate on adding content to the reader by adding a music store similar to iTunes. Additionally, perhaps they’ll add an ESPN3 app or something.
On the other, if they just spin it off and keep things as is, it’s hard to see any additional value in that. In which case, it seems like they’re just hanging it out there where it will ultimately whither on the vine.
I’m really enjoying using my device, it would be a shame to find out I’d picked a pig-in-a-poke. Obviously, we’re not there yet. But it’s something to keep an eye on, that’s for sure.