I have an extra laptop that I never use now that I am done with grad school and I don't feel like messing with selling it because I wouldn't get that much for it. Anything I can use it for other than regular computing so that I could get some more use out of it? It has an HDMI output port so I can hook it up to a tv without any issues (not the best resolution but still works).

Any ideas?

7/30/2011 3:06:26 PM

http://repair4laptop.org/notebook_picture_frame.html

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"Do you want to bring an old laptop or notebook back to life? Here are links to free do-it-yourself instructions to make a digital photo frame (DPF). At the bottom there is a special section about building layout tables and light boxes, which are quite similar to DPFs."

Or if you're really feeling like a boss. turn it into a tabletop arcade cabinet!

7/30/2011 3:09:06 PM

I am using my old macbook pro as an osx server.

7/30/2011 3:31:32 PM

I turn mine into DPFs

7/30/2011 4:04:16 PM

Leave it on your coffee table for when you have to look up the random fact.

Give it to a poor person.

7/30/2011 4:13:50 PM

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"give it to a poor person"

7/30/2011 4:56:56 PM

I use mine as an HTPC

7/30/2011 8:15:29 PM

^ Do you have any links to good sites that show how to do that?

7/30/2011 8:19:19 PM

http://lifehacker.com/5536963/the-ultimate-start-to-finish-guide-to-your-xbmc-media-center

7/30/2011 8:26:49 PM

Thanks!

7/30/2011 10:32:08 PM

If you have an iphone/touch you can download logitech touch mouse server and app, both free, and use your device as a mouse and keyboard. I would assume something similar if not the same would exist on Android. Download boxee and hulu desktop and go have fun.

7/31/2011 10:52:27 AM