Barnes and Noble rushed out the nook for Christmas and has made several mistakes in doing so. It's early to say these are fatal problems, but it does show that B&N cared more about getting it out than getting it right. This philosophy can succeed sometimes for first movers, but can be deadly for those who are staking a claim on technology that can be purchased elsewhere.
The problem is that the nook seems half-finished, which doesn't instill confidence in people who want to invest in the technology.
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Barnes and Noble rushed out the nook for Christmas and has made several mistakes in doing so. It's early to say these are fatal problems, but it does show that B&N cared more about getting it out than getting it right. This philosophy can succeed sometimes for first movers, but can be deadly for those who are staking a claim on technology that can be purchased elsewhere.
The problem is that the nook seems half-finished, which doesn't instill confidence in people who want to invest in the technology.