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Magnetic Tank Bag and a "dumb" Question

Started by mbalmer, June 17, 2008, 08:15:19 PM

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mbalmer

June 17, 2008, 08:15:19 PM
I have a magnetic tank bag that is convenient for my phone, GPS, and wallet. As I was riding around I started wondering if it's a bad idea to have my phone (iPhone) in the tank bag. Anyone know if the magnets could cause problems for the cell phone? What about the GPS? I haven't had any problems yet. I know that magnet are not good near computers or TVs.
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ROBsS4R

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June 18, 2008, 01:22:36 AM
I do it all the time with my iPhone, gps and other electronics with no problem.
Perhaps the magnets are sheilded  ???

in anycase I would not worry about it
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marsrr

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June 18, 2008, 07:18:05 PM
those magnets will wipe out you credit cards mag strip on back of it

ROBsS4R

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June 18, 2008, 07:41:08 PM

With my Tank bag I got a couple old hard drives and put them in the bag right over the magnets.

I even went out of the way to rub them against the magnets.

I kept them in the bag for several days and the hard drives worked perfectly after. No data loss.

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June 18, 2008, 07:48:12 PM
Ive tossed my wallet in there for years and never had a c.card die.
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#5
June 18, 2008, 07:49:50 PM
I always keep my phone in my jacket. That way if I'm all alone and get seperated from my bike and can't make it back to it I can make a call for help. 
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June 19, 2008, 03:53:12 AM
Phone and form of ID on your person is a pretty good idea, its how I roll anyway.

I can't fathom the thought of getting in a wreck and then having to search for my tankbag to call for assistance.
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