Why the BlackBerry PlayBook is delayed so much, we’re not sure. However, I’m pretty sure it’s due to the software, as they’re starting from scratch this time. The PlayBook doesn’t even have integrated email manager when launched, but RIM CEO assures that it will be coming soon, as Jim Balsillie assures that the consumer experience will drastically improve over time.

This is what Mr Balsillie said to Bloomberg, “We’ll have an over the air email client to announce very very soon. We have BlackBerry World — our user conference — in a couple weeks. Stay tuned for all capabilities we have coming out on this stuff.”

He also said that RIM is keener to focus on how the PlayBook is fully functional today when used in combination with a BlackBerry handset in business environments.

SOURCE via Bloomberg