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Israel Bans the iPad

Israel has banned imports of Apple Inc.\'s hottest new product, the iPad, citing concerns the powerful gadget consumes too much capacity on wireless networks an...

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April 16, 2010 7:46 pm

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Israel has banned imports of Apple Inc.’s hottest new product, the iPad, citing concerns the powerful gadget consumes too much capacity on wireless networks and could disrupt other devices. According to the Associated Press, customs officials said Thursday they have already confiscated about 10 of the lightweight tablet computers since Israel announced the new regulations this week. The ban prevents anyone – even tourists – from bringing iPads into Israel until officials certify that they comply with local transmitter standards.