Got a mini-itx...now what?

[dmurray14]

OK, well I got a M10000 Mini-ITX for Christmas, which is the 1Ghz model. I have the memory and everything, but in all honesty I just can't think of anything super cool to do with it. I was thinking of either putting it in the car (but I don't feel like buying another power supply, touchscreen, etc) or hooking it up in the home theater for use on the 8ft projection screen. Other than that, I'm completely open to any cool suggestions...what do you think?

 

[NokiaDude]

That M1000 chokes alot on heavy usuage apps. Linux.

 

[Nitemare]

TIVO

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: Nitemare
TIVO

Already have a tivo.

That M1000 chokes alot on heavy usuage apps. Linux.

Don't know linux well at all.

 

[Red Dawn]

File/MP3 Server

 

[new2AMD]

1st thing that came to my head was a carputer but you dont want that.

 

[kami333]

I use one as a CarPC, another is on my kitchen counter for when I want to check my mail quickly.

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
File/MP3 Server

Already have one of them

Ugh..this is tough...

1st thing that came to my head was a carputer but you dont want that.

That's what I may end up with in the end...but I want to see if there's anything more interesting and original first

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: dmurray14

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
File/MP3 Server

Already have one of them

Ugh..this is tough...

1st thing that came to my head was a carputer but you dont want that.

That's what I may end up with in the end...but I want to see if there's anything more interesting and original first

An internet appliance, just put a wifi card in it

 

[oniq]

You could stuff it inside the 49ft snake, and post pictures of it on mini-itx.com. You'd be famous.

 

[TheToOTaLL]

Originally posted by: kami333

I use one as a CarPC, another is on my kitchen counter for when I want to check my mail quickly.

What kind of display do you have on that one in the kitchen? 14" LCD?

 

[dmurray14]

I think I'll try putting SnapStream or FreeVo or something on it for the access to music and movies from the server...lets see if that works.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: TheToOTaLL

Originally posted by: kami333

I use one as a CarPC, another is on my kitchen counter for when I want to check my mail quickly.

What kind of display do you have on that one in the kitchen? 14" LCD?

12" LCD

 

[Walleye]

give it to me. i'll give you my 533 mhz model in exchange. deal?

oh.. i'll pay shipping

 

[TheToOTaLL]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: TheToOTaLL

Originally posted by: kami333

I use one as a CarPC, another is on my kitchen counter for when I want to check my mail quickly.

What kind of display do you have on that one in the kitchen? 14" LCD?

12" LCD

Even better Using a regular KB/Mouse, or a combo?

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: Walleye
give it to me. i'll give you my 533 mhz model in exchange. deal?

oh.. i'll pay shipping

actually...no

 

[kami333]

wireless keyboard and mouse. I have a couple of combo ones laying around but they aren't that nice to use for any period of time.

 

[LeetViet]

Sell it?

 

[loup garou]

I would figure out a way to mount the mobo/cpu/ram and a HD (probably a 2.5" one) and the receiver for a wireless kb/mouse inside the casing of a nice lcd and mount the whole thing on the wall. Zero form factor PC!

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: werk
I would figure out a way to mount the mobo/cpu/ram and a HD (probably a 2.5" one) and the receiver for a wireless kb/mouse inside the casing of a nice lcd and mount the whole thing on the wall. Zero form factor PC!

Hmm..that's a pretty cool idea...

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: dmurray14

Originally posted by: werk
I would figure out a way to mount the mobo/cpu/ram and a HD (probably a 2.5" one) and the receiver for a wireless kb/mouse inside the casing of a nice lcd and mount the whole thing on the wall. Zero form factor PC!

Hmm..that's a pretty cool idea...

Yeah, I'm waiting for nanoITX boards and I'm going to do it with a 15" LCD.

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: dmurray14

Originally posted by: werk
I would figure out a way to mount the mobo/cpu/ram and a HD (probably a 2.5" one) and the receiver for a wireless kb/mouse inside the casing of a nice lcd and mount the whole thing on the wall. Zero form factor PC!

Hmm..that's a pretty cool idea...

Yeah, I'm waiting for nanoITX boards and I'm going to do it with a 15" LCD.

what are these nanoITX boards?

 

[Walleye]

Originally posted by: dmurray14

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: dmurray14

Originally posted by: werk
I would figure out a way to mount the mobo/cpu/ram and a HD (probably a 2.5" one) and the receiver for a wireless kb/mouse inside the casing of a nice lcd and mount the whole thing on the wall. Zero form factor PC!

Hmm..that's a pretty cool idea...

Yeah, I'm waiting for nanoITX boards and I'm going to do it with a 15" LCD.

what are these nanoITX boards?

you know how the mini-itx form factor is 17 cm x 17 cm?

nano-itx is 12cm by 12cm,

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: oniq
You could stuff it inside the 49ft snake, and post pictures of it on mini-itx.com. You'd be famous.

Hehehehehahahaha