Magnetic phone mounts

[Fizzie]

Has anybody had any experience with magnetic phone mounts like these: https://shopping.scoopon.com.au/event/new-tech-accessories-63202/product/naztech-magbuddy-air-vent-mount-410214/?st=1&sid=63202

Idea sounds OK but I'm not too sure about fastening a super-magnet to the back of my phone, which is after all, a mini computer

[Jkblmm]

I can vouch for magnetic mounts. Not sure about that one. I use these

http://www.scosche.com/magic-mount-cell-phone-holder-tablet-mount

Best thing I've done. No more stuffing around when you get in car..pretty much just "chuck" the phone in that direction and it sticks.

[austastar]

Hi,
    I would be concerned if you use the compass function on your phone.
Cheers

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[Nomad]

I reckon for $14 you'll get what you pay for. 

[lloydus67]

I use several different brands varying in price from $10 to $60
They all grip well, the amount of metal stuck to the back of your phone, is how stuck they are, bigger equals better when 4wdriving


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[Moxley]

Has anybody had any experience with magnetic phone mounts like these: https://shopping.scoopon.com.au/event/new-tech-accessories-63202/product/naztech-magbuddy-air-vent-mount-410214/?st=1&sid=63202

Idea sounds OK but I'm not too sure about fastening a super-magnet to the back of my phone, which is after all, a mini computer

What is it about it being a mini computer that makes you hesitate?

[JPH]

I can vouch for magnetic mounts. Not sure about that one. I use these

http://www.scosche.com/magic-mount-cell-phone-holder-tablet-mount

Best thing I've done. No more stuffing around when you get in car..pretty much just "chuck" the phone in that direction and it sticks.

I use the same in the Prado, they're ace! More than happy with it and the phone hasn't fallen off.

[Fizzie]

Thanks everybody!

What is it about it being a mini computer that makes you hesitate?

I always thought / was under the impression, that you had to keep magnets, especially powerful ones, away from computers as the magnetic field could do bad things to hard drives / memory etc

[Ben.Archer]

Modern systems are not really all that badly effected as they do not use magnetic media.  It was the old magnetic media that was the biggest issue.

[Fizzie]

Ah, thanks for that Ben

[Ben.Archer]

If the electromagnetic pulse is big enough (think nuclear weapons) it will fry the silicon chips, but domestic style magnets shouldn't cause any issues.

[KineticResults]

Studio Proper is my choice. The system is so good I can't swap phones.


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