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Laptop data survival tech question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by HARRISON, Feb 22, 2004.

  1. HARRISON

    HARRISON New Member

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    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?
     
    #1 HARRISON, Feb 22, 2004
  2. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

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    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.
     
    #2 Frank Hudon, Feb 22, 2004
  3. KathyY

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    I have had my laptop in my car many times--both in the back seat and in the hatch. Everything works fine.
     
    #3 KathyY, Feb 22, 2004
  4. ajmckeown

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    I've had my laptop in the front and back seats of my 03 Prius many times with no problems.
     
    #4 ajmckeown, Feb 23, 2004
  5. charlieh

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    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.
     
    #5 charlieh, Feb 23, 2004
  6. Joel

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    Use my notebook computer from my Prius often - wireless works great.
     
    #6 Joel, Feb 23, 2004
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