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