SideKick3 Cell Phone Magnet Can Wipe Credit Cards

Monday, July 17, 2006

The Sidekick3 (SK3) cell phone from T Mobile has a magnet housed into it which allows it to flip shut when you close it . However owners of the SideKick3 should be aware that this magnet is actually quite powerful. It has the ability to lift up a metal dinner fork and even wipe the data from the magnetic strip on your credit card.

Considering that most people keep both their credit cards and cell phones in their pocket the fact that this cell phone has a magnet powerful enough to wipe you credit card is worrying. However you will be safe if your credit cards are kept in a thick wallet, but it is important to remember to keep them away from your SideKick3.

Despite this drawback the SideKick 3 from T mobile is generally a nice cell phone built to make surfing the internet on your cell phone very easy.