iphone magnet

obi604

Hello

Im just after getting an iPhone 4S. I had an old Nokia and I used a magnetic holder in the car to mount it on the dashboard.............very handy, exactly like this one :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Krusell-Strong-Magnetic-Holder-Quickmounter/dp/B000ORXUOM/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1321023765&sr=1-3


Now ive heard stories that magnets and iphones dont agree and the magnet cause issues with the iphone, but maybe thats rubbish talk


Anyone have any comments ???

PogMoThoin

Don't, or you'll regret it. It will fcuk it up. Look for another method. I wrecked an ipod with something similar, your warranty goes out the window.

cnocbui

Bringing a strong magnet close to a mobile phones is a very bad idea. Strong magnetic fields affect electric currents.

obi604

thanks for replies.

what about if I had a gel case for the iphone and attached the magnet to this gel case ? would that still be harmful ?

PogMoThoin

obi604 wrote: »

thanks for replies.

what about if I had a gel case for the iphone and attached the magnet to this gel case ? would that still be harmful ?

Look, forget the magnet. Inside the iphone is some very sensitive circuitry that you cannot bring a magnet near. Never leave it (or a laptop or any other electronic device) on a speaker either. Use your head

Creamy Goodness

drop a **** load of money on an expensive phone.

destroy it by using crappy sub par products.

obi604

fair enough

was thinking fo something like this then :

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Car-Air-Vent-Mount-Phone-Holder-Set-Slim-Black-iPhone-4-S-4G-4S-ZVZMA02-/160676338049?pt=UK_Holders_Mounts&hash=item25690e5981

anyone know if these work with a gel case or does the gel case have to be removed every time you want to mount it ?

Creamy Goodness

get yourself a parrot car kit. expensive now but will work with all phones and you get to keep the phone in your pocket where it won't distract you!

obi604

Thanks but I hate them parrot things

and I have integrated bluetooth in me car so dont need it.

im just looking for a simple device to have my phone positioned on the dash somewhere

PogMoThoin

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

get yourself a parrot car kit. expensive now but will work with all phones and you get to keep the phone in your pocket where it won't distract you!

Exactly, why pay hundreds for an expensive phone, then spend pittance on an attachment.
http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/hands-free-car-kits

Amzie

obi604 wrote: »

fair enough

was thinking fo something like this then :

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Car-Air-Vent-Mount-Phone-Holder-Set-Slim-Black-iPhone-4-S-4G-4S-ZVZMA02-/160676338049?pt=UK_Holders_Mounts&hash=item25690e5981

anyone know if these work with a gel case or does the gel case have to be removed every time you want to mount it ?

I'd say with that holder you would have to remove the case each time, pain in the ass! Also the holder you showed there goes into the air vent I've had one of those before and it broke the vent because of the weight! So overall wasn't too impressed with it!!