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Wow i discovered something on the macbook?
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Well it is cool... I'm pretty sure that the remote was not intended to be place there... too close to the glossy screen and over time a sure fire way to scratch the screen. The magnets that are there serve to keep the screen closed when the computer is not open.
I doubt it will damage the remote in any way; its only a magnet and should have no effect on its battery.
makes me miss the good old days of magnets and really big expensive CRT monitors at school. wow, the fun and damage and freaky patterns...
anyway, magnet + LCD + battery = no problem (other than the already mentioned scratches)
anyway, magnet + LCD + battery = no problem (other than the already mentioned scratches)
The iMac has a magnet on its side, meant to hold the Apple remote in place. Therefore, all Apple remotes were made magnetic.
The magnet on your MacBook is meant to hold the computer closed.
While it may not be as strong, you can place the remote on the backside of the screen, there it won't scratch the screen.
The magnet on your MacBook is meant to hold the computer closed.
While it may not be as strong, you can place the remote on the backside of the screen, there it won't scratch the screen.
the battery is the part of the remote that connects to the magnet in the computer...
there isn't an actual magnet in the remote besides from the battery
(We took a few apart and were surprised by this)
there isn't an actual magnet in the remote besides from the battery
(We took a few apart and were surprised by this)
farqueue said:
This picture is off a Japanese site but you can see it here http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/pcupdate/articles/0605/31/news023_2.html. I have tried it my self and iPod does stick to the magnet. Maybe Nano uses different kind of metal or its because the Nano does not have a hard disk.
Anyways I do not recommend trying this! It may have bad effect on the iPod and I will not take any responsibility for any damage
makku said:This picture is off a Japanese site but you can see it here http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/pcupdate/articles/0605/31/news023_2.html. I have tried it my self and iPod does stick to the magnet. Maybe Nano uses different kind of metal or its because the Nano does not have a hard disk.
Anyways I do not recommend trying this! It may have bad effect on the iPod and I will not take any responsibility for any damage
It won't do anything to a nano or a shuffle (no hard drive), but I'd be careful about doing it with a mini or full-size iPod.
I'd like to see if that works on my MBP 17. Sadly, it isn't home right now.
To the OP: That's awesome! Now when my newly ordered BlackBook comes in I will try that.
To the OP: That's awesome! Now when my newly ordered BlackBook comes in I will try that.
EricNau said:The iMac has a magnet on its side, meant to hold the Apple remote in place. Therefore, all Apple remotes were made magnetic.
The magnet on your MacBook is meant to hold the computer closed.
While it may not be as strong, you can place the remote on the backside of the screen, there it won't scratch the screen.
Exactly, how is this revolutionary? It is because Apple uses magentic latches to hold the notebook shut. Obviously wherever there are magnets metal will stick in case you didn't know
Well I just tried for kicks and the remote sticks but will cause scratches sooner or later. No chance of a 40gb Clickwheel staying there though, it's way too heavy. I get the feeling if I take my hand away it'll slam down to the keyboard leaving an indent before bouncing off onto the carpet, breaking the iPod.
My girlfriend owns a 17" Siemans-Fujitsu laptop and although it's nowhere near as stylish as the MacBook or the MacBook Pro, it does have one feature that I get a little technologly-envious over.
The expresscard slot in her laptop houses a very slim media remote that launches and controls a Front Row like application. Although it is nowhere near as cool as the simplistic Apple Remote (having less tactile buttons while being covered in them and awkwardly thin) or smooth as Front Row, the fact that her remote is housed in the actual unit means she can't really forget it and it's easier than carrying the remote separately.
It doesn't stick to the screen though.
The expresscard slot in her laptop houses a very slim media remote that launches and controls a Front Row like application. Although it is nowhere near as cool as the simplistic Apple Remote (having less tactile buttons while being covered in them and awkwardly thin) or smooth as Front Row, the fact that her remote is housed in the actual unit means she can't really forget it and it's easier than carrying the remote separately.
It doesn't stick to the screen though.