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JeffL · 01-02-2009, 01:53 AM

Hi everyone,

I've just bought my first ebook reader (the prs505, of course) and am immensely chuffed with it. However, as I can easily forsee breaking the screen in my backpack, I'm going to hollow out a hardcover book for a DIY cover. And I'm going to use magnets to keep the cover closed.

I know that the question of magnets has arisen several times with regard to ebook readers, and the concensus is that magnets are safe. Especially given that the prs505 already has magnets built into it.

However, I'm thinking of using neodymium magnets, which are an order of magnitude stronger than 'standard' magnets. I've noticed that neodymium magnets are strong enough to shut down some smartphones, though mine have no apparent short term affect on the Sony. Does anyone have experience with neodymium magnets near their reader, or does anyone have an educated theory as to whether this is safe in the long term?

01-02-2009, 01:53 AM	#1
JeffL Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 98 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony prs505	Neodymium magnets in a DIY cover Hi everyone, I've just bought my first ebook reader (the prs505, of course) and am immensely chuffed with it. However, as I can easily forsee breaking the screen in my backpack, I'm going to hollow out a hardcover book for a DIY cover. And I'm going to use magnets to keep the cover closed. I know that the question of magnets has arisen several times with regard to ebook readers, and the concensus is that magnets are safe. Especially given that the prs505 already has magnets built into it. However, I'm thinking of using neodymium magnets, which are an order of magnitude stronger than 'standard' magnets. I've noticed that neodymium magnets are strong enough to shut down some smartphones, though mine have no apparent short term affect on the Sony. Does anyone have experience with neodymium magnets near their reader, or does anyone have an educated theory as to whether this is safe in the long term?