Magnet mount?

[DaveLFC]

I'm looking for a simple way of mounting my Ipaq h6365 in the car. While browsing through a pile of mounts that all claim to be the best I noticed a magnetic one.

You've probably seen them, you place an adhesive magnet on the back of your Ipaq (pda) and then the mount has a magnet on it that you just stick it to. It is claimed that it is very reliable and won't come off.

I have two doubts about this, the first is how would the magnet affect the pda? I'm guessing not a lot and the other is what kind of damage am I going to cause to the back of my pda when the time comes to remove the magnet.

Can someone suggest a mount that they use or even comment on these vent holders that I see advertised.

[AnswerDude]

It should not have any problem unless you are using compactflash microdrive type storage card which can be effected by magnet (regular CF or SD memory card is not effected). I know that many cases also use magnetic clasps.

[Janset]

Hi Dave.

Have you thought of using Velcros?

I use Velcros to mount my PDA when connected to my GPS and using OziExplorer.

Works a treat. Did the Canning Stock Route and it did not move an inch.

Depending on the shape of your dash, you may have to bend up a metal (thickish tinplate) bracket to off set the funny shapes of some dashes, that too can be Velcros ed to the dash. The wide stuff I fund the best to use.

Hope this helps :D