It's been said in countless reviews on Amazon - the NOOK Tablet really is worthless, unless you are willing to "root" it. This allows the user to take advantage of the NOOK's android operating system, which brings a lot of android/google apps into play. Otherwise, you will be handcuffed by B&N and the extremely limited add-ons that they offer. Bottom line - if you are looking for an eReader with tablet capabilities, stay away from the NOOK.