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Old 04-30-2012, 11:48 AM   #22
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I'm struggling to see how this makes sense for MSFT.
Several of their rivals (Apple, Google, Sony) are already operating in the ebook space. It's a competitive move.


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Will the Nook migrate to Windows?
B&N has allegedly spent $200 million already on the Nook. It could easily cost $50 million, and cause customer confusion and issues, if they migrate the platform to Windows 8.


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Will MSFT sell its new tablets in B&N stores?
If Microsoft makes its own tablet, maybe. But normal B&N stores are pretty much doomed if the Nook gets spun off.


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Google and B&N seem a much better fit since the Nook is currently Android.
All the more reason for Microsoft to throw B&N a $300 million lifeline.
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