RIM comments on the lack of NFC in some BlackBerry Bold 9900 devices

Not all Bold 9900 devices are coming with NFC at launch release. RIM comments why:

“RIM believes that NFC is an exciting technology that will enable many new capabilities, and we are aligning with our partners in supporting the overall NFC ecosystem by investing in NFC in our products. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 series are the first to be NFC ready and we are working closely with carrier partners on their roll out plans for NFC.”

How many of you all consider the lack of NFC a big issue?

Source: IntoMobile