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News Nook reportedly set for buyout by Microsoft

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Meanmotion, 9 May 2013.

  1. Meanmotion

    Meanmotion bleh Moderator

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  2. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    Would make sense. Microsoft has a long way to go in building up a quality media distribution system like Apple and Google own. This would take care of the books and mags section.
     
  3. Phame

    Phame COOOOFFFFEEEEE

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    $1 Billion thats cheap, might get it myself! :)
     
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    Not like Microsoft dont have a spare 1billion. ( they have 40bil cash in hand at last check, Second to only Apple)
     
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    I wonder how much the recent £30 offer for the basic Nook boosted their numbers in the UK
     
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    wow, I would be really interested on what would come out of this :) (im not saying my kindle is anything else but superb already)
     
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