FireTime Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Well my old and crappy laptop that I was attempting to convert to an e-book reader is too old and too crappy. (and is slowly dying) So, i was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on another model of old and crappy laptops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlit Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 <Pentium 1: Install Windows 3.1 and use Windows Write to keep a to-do list. If not, use it as a paperweight for your physical paper to-do list. Possibly a giant Gameboy, use no$gb on MSDOS for the emulator. Pentium 1/2: Digital photo frame, basic file/print/web/ssh server, net radio player, Linux test rig, test bed for old OSs, serial terminal. >Pentium 2: Media player/media center, console/computer emulator, TV (with TV tuner or Zattoo), router, carputer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydT0ne Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Puppy Linux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3%5kr3w Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 paper weight.. lol j/k a. wall mounted twitter/tamagotchie/etc. player b. irc box c. slow settings backup box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Throw it away? I know its hard to get rid of kit that still works but it gets to a point where you just have to cut your losses and chuck it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beakmyn Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 paper weight.. lol j/k a. wall mounted twitter/tamagotchie/etc. player b. irc box c. slow settings backup box I've got one mounted in a picture frame and it's running Rainmeter with 10foot HUD (Time, date, weather) and John's background switcher. Each hour it updates the weather report and pulls a random picture off flickr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTime Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I guess i worded the question a little weird because no one read it correctly. I'm not asking what to do with my laptop, (going to throw it away) I'm asking what used laptop should I buy (what to look for when i'm browsing ebay or junk shops) All it needs to do is read PDF's and thats it. EDIT: I accidently stumbled upon this DT Research WEB DT366 This would be cool, ALSO i've alaws wanted a way to walk away from my computer and bring my screen with me (like instructions or diagrams for working on my car) These thing can run Remote desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 My error. I would recommend a Dell Latitude x300 (2nd gen with the 1.4GHz ULV Pentium-M), its an ultra-portable machine that with a few upgrades (linux compatible wifi, new battery and a larger hard disk) will make an excellent little machine. You can get them for cheap on ebay, and as a bonus I'm damn sure the folks who designed the Mac Air used it as inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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