*** will magnet harm tomtom ***

tonygold · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jul 14, 2006 Posts: 417

hi all
tomtom one v2 europe
i don't want to use my standard windscreem mount as it keeps falling from screen and also i don't like the visibility of it when parked.
i have a magnetic mount that i used to use with an old mobile phone:
(you stick a thin metal piece to the back of phone / tomtom and the circular strong magnet you can stick to a convenient part of your dashboard).
now my question is: will the magnet harm the workings of the tom tom? i don't want to use this method if there is a risk.
it is a much cheaper discreet mounting than others i have seen advertised that attach to the air vent fins.
any advice appreciated.
thanks
tony.

mikealder · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject:

Only the TomTom Go-700 or Go-910 contained magnetic hard drives so I wouldn't be to concerned about using a mag mount with any device other than those listed above.
I have a very strong magnet on one of my phones (Ameo) and it has never caused a problem when put in the same pocket as the One XL, 720 etc. - Mke

Andy_P · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject:

Just a thought... do ANY satnavs have actual compasses in them? Presume the accelerometers in the new TTs don't use magnetism do they?

tonygold · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jul 14, 2006 Posts: 417

thanks mike
so in your opinion there is no harm in giving this a try?
i must say, if it works, it is a very cost effective solution to this problem as these magnetic mounts can be bought on ebay for just a few pounds (delivered).

mikealder · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject:

My only concern is that the magnetic holder can restrain the device in the event of a crash, a TomTom flying around in the cab of a car could do some serious injury.
Andy there are some nav units with electronic compasses in them, the Satmap active10 for example, but this is pure off road/ walking and I would never put that near the Ameo or a strong magnet.
The "gyro" system in the higher end 920/ 930 devices is not magnetic based so I doubt it would suffer - Mike

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