Its good for the OS from my limited insight because simply focusing on software development instead of diverting attention on to many topics should be good for that small company.

It could be bad for all Jolla Phone enthusiast/owners as i smell a conveniently legal way to dump all hardware aspects to "Bad Jolla" and let them go down with eventual customer claims regarding Jolla "prototype devices" shortcomings such as missing spare battery ...

On the other Hand, the tablet looks quite promising. maybe i am painting to much black.