Apple Caused Touch Panel Shortage Delaying RIM PlayBook?

The RIM PlayBook set to launch on April 19 in the US and Canada was reportedly delayed for a month because of a shortage in touch panels, according to DigiTimes.

Sources from touch screen panel makers also pointed out that PlayBook shipments were postponed for about a month from the original schedule due to a delay in software testing as well as shortage of touch panels because Apple already booked up most of the available capacity.


The RIM PlayBook starts at $499. More information on the device can be found here.

[via MacRumors]