You could get a used Pentium III, which would play DVD's for $350-$400 range.
Plus you can add a very cool GPS tool from Microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/streets/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=001 This is a great program, I just got it for a friend who travels a lot in his RV. Tom
----- Original Message ----- From: Kim Brennan Sent: 11/9/2004 12:15:30 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Vanagon InFlight Entertainment > I'd suggest an alternative. Hunt down a used laptop computer with a DVD > player.In the Mac world for instance you can get an iBook with a 12" > screen (new mind you) for $999. Comes with a built in battery (unlike > at least one of those units you posted on). Larger screen. Can do other > things than play DVD's too. > > I'm sure there are PC laptops similarly priced. If you get a used one > (aka older model) the price is likely to be less and potentially down > in the price range of those purpose built units, or only slightly more. |
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