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Default Magnets and Pocket PC's?

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Would a big magnet stick to the bottom of the i-mate 7150?

Would a magnet sticking to this cause any progrems for the pocket pc?

I have an idea for my car but first need to find out if this would be okay...
 
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The HTC Athena has a large magnet in it (and a hard drive) but it works well with no ill effects, the largest problem with a powerfull magnet is when you put the PDA in your pocket, it can wipe out the magnetic strips on credit/ bank cards etc - I have a number of swipe cards that no longer work since getting my Athena!!! - Mike
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hmm alright.. i have an idea that i was thinking about..

For any of you not familiar with the Acura Integra, on the dash board, it has a decling indent to show the clock..
now i was wondering.. i would like to but a large magnet under the dashboard before the clock so then i could open up the i-mate 7150 and place in the indentation and not have it sliding around and be held firmly.. i know this may be kind of confusing but for anyone who understand do you see any reason why this cant be done?

here is a picture of the dash board
 
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No reason you couldn't try it - one word of caution though if the car is equipped with air bags take care when working behind the dash - set one off and it would probably put you in hospital.
Check out Brodit for a holder and Pro Clip for the device though, they offer a profersional and safe mount for most devices and cars - a magnet probably won't hold the device in the event of an impact, a heavy phone/ PDA flying around the cabin could cause serious injury - Mike
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Ever think of trying something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Sticky-Mat...QQcmdZViewItem

Target/KMart stores sell smaller versions that would prabally be better.

BTW... i always thought magnets mess with the landscape function in the phone..