Dumb, dumb question: I now have a zippered pouch/wallet thing that has a pocket to put an iPhone in. The flap that goes over the top to keep the phone from falling out latches closed with a tiny magnet. Now, I've poked around the interweb, and I've found a lot of ZOMG MAGNETS!, tempered by people saying there is nothing to worry about, the strength of the magnet used for those sorts of purse latches won't damage iPhones or iPods. Do any of you people have opinions or info you can give me?
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Atropa - Feb 11, 2011 12:46:31 pm PST #16070 of 25501
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
tommyrot - Feb 11, 2011 12:49:30 pm PST #16071 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
The whole "MAGNETS WILL KILL YOUR COMPUTER" thing is because they can erase hard drives. Buy iPhones don't have hard drives.
I can't think of anything else bad a magnet would do. My cellphone case (not for an iPhone) has a magnet, and I've never had any problems.
Atropa - Feb 11, 2011 12:53:01 pm PST #16072 of 25501
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
That's kind of what I figured. Once I finish decorating the thing, it will be perfect to wear under a bustle when I go dancing.
Yes, I am attaching a cameo ornament with a pink skull onto the thing. I don't have any skeleton hands that are the right size for it.
Steph L. - Feb 11, 2011 1:56:54 pm PST #16073 of 25501
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Am I the only one who went to an ICP place?
("Fucking magnets, how do they work?")
brenda m - Feb 11, 2011 2:53:32 pm PST #16074 of 25501
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
No you are not.
DCJensen - Feb 12, 2011 7:01:55 am PST #16075 of 25501
All is well that ends in pizza.
I still associate magnets with Jack O'Neill.
Cass - Feb 15, 2011 3:27:40 am PST #16076 of 25501
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Another iPhone and/or iPad q - My dad wants a GPS navigaton app. Easy to use and letting him look for places like restaurants, airports, malls would be ideal. What do we like? Easy to use best. Thanks!
omnis_audis - Feb 16, 2011 9:24:14 pm PST #16077 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I tried the free nav, it sucks. Avoid at all costs.
Then I purchased the region version of Navigon (icon has two yellow arrows faced opposite of each other). It has a google search for points of interest, as well as a bunch preloaded.. It has lane assist. The voice isn't over bearing. It says "stay on this road for ____ miles" rather than pestering you every 30 seconds. It looked to have better reviews than the TomTom, and Magellan. I like it.
le nubian - Feb 17, 2011 4:05:33 am PST #16078 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Cass,
Mapquest has gotten some good reviews for GPS. I just started using it, so I don't have a lot of experience, with it, but it seems solid.
Avoid Copilot USA.
Jessica - Feb 17, 2011 6:07:48 am PST #16079 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Quick question about transferring a domain registration to a new owner - once I've unlocked it and sent the authorization codes, do I need to do anything about modifying the WHOIS records, or should the new owner take care of that bit on his end?