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Old 05-25-2008, 04:34 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by KlondikeGeoff View Post
The only possible thing I can think of that might be a problem is that if your memory card came in close proximity to the magnet, it might erase the content.

Highly unlikely, IMO, though
Flash memory is not affected by magnetic fields.

I inadvertently gave this the "ultimate test" not so long ago - spent an hour inside a CAT scanner with a USB memory stick in my pocket . It came through unscathed. You won't find magnetic fields stronger than that in too many places!
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