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Originally Posted by Lutraa
Turns out it is possible to "skip OoBE" through a factory reset, putting the device in test mode. That's where it will stay for me until I decide whether to root it. Meanwhile if anyone can give me a reason why having a B&N identity is useful, I'm all ears.
Thanks again!
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Some reasons to register with B&N:
1) B&N Classics ... I got a whole bunch of them for free a few summers back when they had promos for them. Don't know if they are offering them anymore for free, but even if they don't, they probably don't cost a lot. The B&N Classics versions of books are well designed and well-proofed, with some exclusive and new content often added to the books.
2) Other free books ... From time to time they offer free books just like Amazon does. You will need an account to take advantage of them.
3) Free issues of magazines ... For some magazines, they offer the first issue free and then you can just cancel the subscription (right through your online account) if you don't want to continue.
4) Catalogs ... I love their downloadable shopping catalogs such as L.L. Bean and Sharper Image. Most are free and you can read them in offline mode. The only problem is that they have too few retailers participating in the program, so the selection is small.
5) To support an ebook retailer other than Amazon
6) Discount coupons/offers by email. I get these now and then and they're good for both in-store and online purchases. They usually don't include their Nook devices or ebooks, but B&N sells a lot of other things and if you live near a B&N store like I do, the promotions can come in really handy.
There is no downside to it that I can see. If you don't want to buy anything from them after you register, you don't have to!
--Pat