More on X Rays 95LX 100/200LX

The fears about computers and x-ray machines are based on the strong magnetic fields that could be present. But the 100LX contains no magnetic media. I don't think airport x-ray machines generate much of a magnetic field externally because the pictures on the cheap-looking video monitors they use are not distorted.

Overall, I don't even worry about putting magnetic media through x-ray machines. Consider that magnetic recording heads usually rest on or fly less than a hair's width above the media and that the field roughly obeys an inverse square law. It would take a huge magnetic field to corrupt a bit on a floppy from 6" away. Remember even a bulk eraser for audio tape must be held against the tape to be effective.

Craig Payne

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