Thread: Spare parts

I'm trying to build a system and have been debating on the best way to implement it. I would like to use existing equipment (if possible) to keep the price down. Here are a couple of things I have:

an older winbook (laptop) computer:
-12.1" active matrix screen
-32 mb ram (weak, i know)
-2.1 gb hard drive
-p133 mhz processor
-no tv/out

It's pretty weak but that's why I don't use it anymore. If I could do something with it that would be cool. I know the hd is too small, but...

I also have a 25gb Dell Laptop HDD that is not being used. I doubt it will fit the Winbook as is, but is there a way to modify either item so they work together? I would stash the laptop under the back seat of my car, so I don't really care if the HDD fits inside the laptop or how it looks.

I would like to have a 5-6" touchscreen as the display and input. All I want the system to do is GPS (looking at Co-Pilot) and Winamp. How much trouble will I have with 32mb ram. No interest in movies/tv.


Any advice? Is there anything I can do with this laptop?

thanks.