NOOKcolor officially getting Android 2.2 and Market access in January 2011

Good news for those of you who have been too afraid to root your NOOKcolor for the installation of custom ROMs. Barnes & Noble have officially announced that they will be upgrading their eBook reader/tablet device to Android 2.2 next year. This move definitely puts the NOOKcolor in the running to be one of the best Android tablets you can purchase for an affordable $250. In addition to the Android operating system upgrade, the NOOKcolor will also gain access to the Android Market, which means users will be able to easily install apps on their tablets. It looks like the eBook reader isn’t going to be just another eBook reader for long. How many of you NOOKcolor fans are excited at the prospects of being able to use the device for more than just reading and purchasing books?