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Israel iPad Finally Allowed Sign

Tel Aviv, KOMPAS.com - Starting Sunday (04/25/2010), The Israeli government finally allowed into the country iPad. Two weeks ago, Apple's devices are confiscated by customs because Israel has not passed the technical test and fear interfere with other wireless devices.

"Following intensive technical testing results, the Minister of Communications of Israel Moshe Kakhlon iPad import permit into Israel," declared the Israeli Communications Ministry official quoted by Reuters. Previously, the iPad forbidden to enter because it is not in accordance with the standard use of radio waves from Europe which was adopted by Israel.

Mentioned, the government technical team has reviewed last week, accompanied by the Apple team, an independent laboratory staff, and relevant experts. The result, iPad otherwise be operated in accordance with the standard applied to Israel. Tests showed iPad mengfidentifikasi WiFi access points around it and then make adjustments automatically to avoid interference with other devices.

"Thus, the import of a single device for individuals are allowed to begin Sunday, April 25," asserted the minister. In addition, the Government of Israel also ordered the parties to return 20 customs iPad device that could be confiscated at the airport to its owner.