Android also allows for much more customization than iOS, with alternate launchers, widgets, shortcuts, backgrounds, lock screens and a variety of settings. (heavy.com)
Having the freedom of being able to load Android apps and alternate launchers from Amazon's appstore and other appstores and websites makes the Nook Tablet a real tablet. (blog.the-ebook-reader.com)
Alternate launchers also bring back the App Drawer, which many Android users love. (9to5google.com)