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chomo · 05-17-2006, 09:32 PM

How cheap is cheap???

I did my first try with an old PIII 800MHz with 128MB RAM with a Matsonic MoBo and a AT 200W PSU, two hard drives, a 3.5GB for the OS and tools and a 10GB 2.5" HD, a USB numeric keyboard and no screen... Except for the 2.5" HD and the keyboard, which I got from an old laptop that didn't work anymore, I basically just dismantled an old PC I had laying around my house; so I didn't spend a single dime! I did buy a 300W DC-AC inversor, but it was a real bargain: less than US$30!!! I didn't get to even see what I was playing, but I did love every single song I had in my collection and back then it was a cheap alternative to an iPod.

By the way: doesn't the apple shuffle go for about US$99 and does exactly the same and nothibg else?

05-17-2006, 09:32 PM	#7
chomo Low Bitrate chomo's CarPC Specs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mexico Vehicle: 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0l Posts: 70 My Photos: ()	How cheap is cheap??? I did my first try with an old PIII 800MHz with 128MB RAM with a Matsonic MoBo and a AT 200W PSU, two hard drives, a 3.5GB for the OS and tools and a 10GB 2.5" HD, a USB numeric keyboard and no screen... Except for the 2.5" HD and the keyboard, which I got from an old laptop that didn't work anymore, I basically just dismantled an old PC I had laying around my house; so I didn't spend a single dime! I did buy a 300W DC-AC inversor, but it was a real bargain: less than US$30!!! I didn't get to even see what I was playing, but I did love every single song I had in my collection and back then it was a cheap alternative to an iPod. By the way: doesn't the apple shuffle go for about US$99 and does exactly the same and nothibg else? __________________ Car PC progress: 60% Pics coming soon!!!