Laptop data survival tech question

HARRISON · 02-22-2004, 01:03 AM

Does anyone know if the data on the disk of a laptop computer can be altered by the main battery or electric motor in the 2004 Prius?

Has anyone had any problem with data corruption after transporting a laptop or PDA in his or her Prius?

I assume the answer involves magnetic fields generated within the Prius. Being ignorant of electronics and barely understanding computers, I do not have a clue to knowing an answer.

Can anyone enlighten me and others who may wish to transport their computer stuff in their Prii?

Frank Hudon · 02-22-2004, 01:09 AM

PDA no problem as for a laptop don't have any fist hand experience but the car has about 14 computers on board so I'd think it was pretty well shielded from emi and rfi.

KathyY · 02-22-2004, 09:34 PM

I have had my laptop in my car many times--both in the back seat and in the hatch. Everything works fine.

ajmckeown · 02-23-2004, 12:51 AM

I've had my laptop in the front and back seats of my 03 Prius many times with no problems.

charlieh · 02-23-2004, 02:00 AM

I use my PDA daily in the car, and have used my laptop frequently as well as transported it daily and have experienced no problems.

Joel · 02-23-2004, 11:36 PM

Use my notebook computer from my Prius often - wireless works great.

02-22-2004, 01:03 AM	#1
HARRISON Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Laptop data survival tech question Does anyone know if the data on the disk of a laptop computer can be altered by the main battery or electric motor in the 2004 Prius? Has anyone had any problem with data corruption after transporting a laptop or PDA in his or her Prius? I assume the answer involves magnetic fields generated within the Prius. Being ignorant of electronics and barely understanding computers, I do not have a clue to knowing an answer. Can anyone enlighten me and others who may wish to transport their computer stuff in their Prii?

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02-22-2004, 01:09 AM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	PDA no problem as for a laptop don't have any fist hand experience but the car has about 14 computers on board so I'd think it was pretty well shielded from emi and rfi.

02-22-2004, 09:34 PM	#3
KathyY Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 109 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have had my laptop in my car many times--both in the back seat and in the hatch. Everything works fine.

02-23-2004, 12:51 AM	#4
ajmckeown Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I've had my laptop in the front and back seats of my 03 Prius many times with no problems.

02-23-2004, 02:00 AM	#5
charlieh Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 53 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I use my PDA daily in the car, and have used my laptop frequently as well as transported it daily and have experienced no problems.

02-23-2004, 11:36 PM	#6
Joel Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 108 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Use my notebook computer from my Prius often - wireless works great.