Magnets in iPad cases??

class77 · class77 #1 (**permalink**)

12-19-2010, 06:00 PM

Couldn't magnets in certain iPad cases be potentially harmful to the device? I've noticed magnetic closure mechanisms in PDAir, Marware EcoView, etc and I wonder how or if it would affect the iPad. TIA

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #2 (**permalink**)

12-19-2010, 06:12 PM

Usually the magnets in cases are so dull they have no adverse affect to the product inside. If you see one you like, look around on forums/ google etc i'm sure someone will put their bad-luck up somewhere if anyone has had any.

- Simon

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

12-19-2010, 06:42 PM

I don't see how it would affect the iPad, flash memory isn't as susceptible as traditional hard drives to magnetic interference. However, as Buzzard stated, you would need one really powerful magnetic to wipe a regular hard drive, let alone flash memory.

chas_m · chas_m #4 (**permalink**)

12-19-2010, 10:30 PM

Most Macs themselves have magnets in them.

Buzzard2010 · Buzzard2010 #5 (**permalink**)

12-20-2010, 09:03 AM

There will be a small amount of magnetism in the speaker of the ipad too.

- Simon

wolfpuppies3 · wolfpuppies3 #6 (**permalink**)

12-21-2010, 12:42 PM

case or iPhone3 case before that. Years of exposure to magnets, not a hitch.

class77 · class77 #7 (**permalink**)

12-21-2010, 07:35 PM

Thanks very much

rachellesmith · rachellesmith #8 (**permalink**)

12-27-2010, 07:49 AM

You have nothing to worry about with these magnets on such cases.

davo1 · davo1 #9 (**permalink**)

01-06-2011, 05:31 PM

I am looking at buying the Ipad fridge mount for my Ipad to attach to my fridge for when i am in the kitchen. This is obviously a strong magnet and i wondered if it will damage my Ipad. I see a few of you guys have mentioned that a magnet could wipe a hard drive however i know someone who has this mount and has never had any problems. Comments? thanks

1991-C4 · 1991-C4 #10 (**permalink**)

01-08-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by davo1

I see a few of you guys have mentioned that a magnet could wipe a hard drive however i know someone who has this mount and has never had any problems. Comments? thanks

As has been mentioned, the iPad does not have a hard drive so no worries there. If you know someone who has personally used the magnetic mount and has had no issues, let that be your guide.

class77 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 13, 2009 Posts: 357 Mac Specs: 25" iMac 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iPhone 4	12-19-2010, 06:00 PM Couldn't magnets in certain iPad cases be potentially harmful to the device? I've noticed magnetic closure mechanisms in PDAir, Marware EcoView, etc and I wonder how or if it would affect the iPad. TIA  24" iMac, 3.06GHz C2D, 4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 10.6.8  2011 Mac mini, 2.7Ghz i7, 8GB RAM, 750 GB HDD, 10.7.3  iPad3 64GB, iPad2 32 GB  iPhone 4, 32GB  Airport Extreme 5
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Buzzard2010 #2 (permalink)
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chas_m #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	12-19-2010, 10:30 PM Most Macs themselves have magnets in them. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Buzzard2010 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2010 Location: Bakewell, UK Posts: 2,532 Mac Specs: iMac G3 800MHz :D \| PowerMac G4 \| MacBook Pro 15" 2.8GHz C2D 500GB HDD 4GB 9600M / 9600M GT 10.7.1	12-20-2010, 09:03 AM There will be a small amount of magnetism in the speaker of the ipad too. - Simon Rest In Peace Steven Paul Jobs February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011 [aged 56] If you have been helped, don't forget to use the Reputation system just above the post to the right. May 2011 Nominated: March 2011 & April 2011
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Member Since: Oct 07, 2010 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 381 Mac Specs: 15" MB Pro, 2.66 i7 ; 11” MBA 1.8GZ i7; 13"MBA 2GZ i7 8 GB mem 512GB SSD, 2 iPad3s, 1 iPad Mini	12-21-2010, 12:42 PM case or iPhone3 case before that. Years of exposure to magnets, not a hitch.
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rachellesmith #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 27, 2010 Posts: 20	12-27-2010, 07:49 AM You have nothing to worry about with these magnets on such cases.
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davo1 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 06, 2011 Posts: 2	01-06-2011, 05:31 PM I am looking at buying the Ipad fridge mount for my Ipad to attach to my fridge for when i am in the kitchen. This is obviously a strong magnet and i wondered if it will damage my Ipad. I see a few of you guys have mentioned that a magnet could wipe a hard drive however i know someone who has this mount and has never had any problems. Comments? thanks
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