Ok I have an old laptop from the mid 90's area (win 98 loaded on it) the screens kinda burned out but still functions (enough to see what I'm doing anyway)
I have a bunch of hard drives cables and random other tidbits. Oh and a 60 gig ipod video with dead battery. I want to make sort of a hard drive based stereo system or something to that extent. Any ideas?
Replace that iPod video battery!
[url]http://www.dealextreme.com/p/850mah-3-7v-replacement-lithium-battery-with-tools-for-ipod-video-models-34340[/url]
[QUOTE=dude2193;30154764]Replace that iPod video battery!
[url]http://www.dealextreme.com/p/850mah-3-7v-replacement-lithium-battery-with-tools-for-ipod-video-models-34340[/url][/QUOTE]
Then install Rockbox, which is an alternative firmware for old iPods.
[QUOTE=agentgamma;30155258]Then install Rockbox, which is an alternative firmware for old iPods.[/QUOTE]
Then install Doom
Ill take the old laptop if you dont need it? What are the specs?
Heres some neat ideas you can do with an old laptop or desktop.
1] Modify the laptop to work in your vehicle. Old tablets work awesome for this so you don't have to use a mouse. A simple inverter will power it up, and let you do your business. I use my phone via Wifi tethering in my car to entertain my passengers.
2] Make something geeky and cool. A good thing to do is make your own router/proxy/all-in-one netbox (don't try this on pre 2006 tech... VMs are hard business for old processors). Or just make a server. Theres tons of tutorials out there to help you out.
3] Donate. There is people out there that can always use a computer. If its in working order, why not donate it to someone in need?
4] Do some massive geek art project. Part collecting has some fun activities you can do. Old PCBs make awesome wall decorations, or setups. I have a shelf demonstrating boards from the mid 80s to the mid 2000s. Even a 80386 still in its original packaging! Hard drives also have some cool things to do with it, open it up.. and show off to all your less-geeky friends what the interior of a hdd looks like.
Be creative.. theres tons of things you can do with old electronics... even revival.
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