Magnetic USB Hub: Are Magnets and Tech Like Oil and Vinegar?

We've always known not to mix magnets and stored data. True story: After a long night out in Las Vegas, we returned to our hotel room unknowingly with a disabled key, all because of our tripmate's idea to store the keycard in his magnetic money clip. Bad night. So no surprise that this magnetic USB hub, which tacks onto a metal surface for convenient access, gives us pause...

This 4-port USB hub is available here for $13.99. Pick one up if you're feeling dangerous. Otherwise, we'll pass. You know, because we like to not lose important files.

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flash memory isn't magnetic -- it should be no problem...

posted by kvh on October 6th 2008 at 10:26am
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"There's nothing magnetic in flash memory, so [a magnet] won't do anything," says Bill Frank, executive director of the CompactFlash Association. "A magnet powerful enough to disturb the electrons in flash would be powerful enough to suck the iron out of your blood cells," says Frank.

Ref:
http://pcworld.about.com/magazine/2208p107id116572.htm

posted by zackmaister on October 6th 2008 at 3:09pm
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