Magnetic clasp case
Mon, 02/18/2008 - 10:23am
16 years
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Any ideas on whether the magnetic clasp on a case for the Nuvi will affect the electronics inside. I don't know how the gyro in the GPSr works and don't want to mess it up.
IIRC its not a good idea to have magnets around your electronics, especially receivers, HDDs etc. But then again the cases for PDAs, Blackberry's etc have magnetic clasps.....
I have had mine for several
I have had mine for several months with no side affects.
Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -
There is no hdd
They dont really have a hard drive inside..it is all solid state memory, that is very stable around magnets. I had the Magnet clasp case on my cell phone for a year and no effects...I really like the magnet cases..
Dave_ Nuvi 660 , 760,1490LMT Wooster, Ohio
Yes, you're right, the
Yes, you're right, the Nuvi's do not have a HDD. Some of the other brands have HDDs and I wonder if the magnet can cause it to corrupt / lose data? How about iPods with HDDs, combined with magnetic cases?
I definitely would not get my electronics close to a very strong magnet, but sounds like a magnetic clasp is weak enough to be ok.
How about the Gyro in a GPSr - is that electronic? Does it even exist in a GPSr since it is actually calculating its position based on sat. signals and not on physical movement?
Nuvi 250W
well, can't speak for all
well, can't speak for all cases, but I know that mine doesn't have strong magnet at all. It barely connects the two pieces.
Charley - Nuvi 350 - Bel STI Driver - Cobra 29 w/ wilson 1000 - AIM: asianfire -
Screen protector
I wonder where can I buy screen protector for my nuvi 750?
Screen protector
I wonder where can I buy screen protector for my nuvi 750?
Re: Screen Protector...
I wonder where can I buy screen protector for my nuvi 750?
Hi olde905,
I use the "Invisible Shield" on my iPhone and iPod and they work great.
You can check it out at:
http://www.invisibleshield.com/gps/garmin/nuvi-750.php
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with "Invisible Shield" in any way. I'm just a satisfied customer.
Regards.
Tailspin
Nüvi 670
Mac User
Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!