(photo : Amadeusz ‘alfanick’ Jasak)
For Those About to Rock, yawn
So, yesterday, Apple delivers the message that iPad deliveries to everywhere other than the US will be delayed at least a month. Who doesn’t love a good scarcity pump up?
But …
iPads BANNED IN ISRAEL!
In an interesting twist today, Israel announced that iPads are banned there indefinitely. Sign my chest iPad, rock star status achieved!
“Israel has banned imports of Apple Inc.’s AAPL-Q hottest new product, the iPad, citing concerns the powerful gadget consumes too much capacity on wireless networks and could disrupt other devices.
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.”(*1)
Status : Single … for now.
“Israeli officials said the ban has nothing to do with trade and is simply a precaution to assure that the iPad doesn’t affect wireless devices already in use in Israel.”
Nonetheless, “Mr. Schubert said he expects the problem to be resolved as Apple moves closer to the international release.”(*1)
Take that Apple! (but, you’re still sending us ours right?)
Sources:
1. Isreal bans the iPad in clash on wireless frequency standards, Globe and Mail, Apr.15, 2010
2. Apple to push back iPad international launch by one month, Globe and Mail, Apr.14, 2010