build a pocket pc

[ghl]

i had a (imho) pretty cool idea,
i was thinking of building an older ipaq into a clamshel laptop design,
is it possible to build a pocket pc from parts of older second hand pocket pc's?
its just an idea i had,
just wondering if there are any problems that arise, and if i am allowed to do so,
i prolly wont though due to costs
also this IS a non-profit project just for me so i dont see any probs.

[JustinGTP]

I dont think there would be a problem if HP didnt know about it :)

But it would be cool, you could buy a foldable keyboard and get some cheap older iPAQs are work away, if you know what you are doing :D

-Justin.

[ghl]

:) cool :)
well, i dont really know where the hell i am going to start:P
i prolly wont even start:)
maybe an idea for someone else:)

[JustinGTP]

When you mean clamshell, I suppose you could take off another sync connector from the bottom and weld it on sideways, and then have a switch on the bottom so that it wouldnt get confused when activesyncing! :D Then, you could weld the keyboard permanently to the side, but you would need to have a program that allowed landscape, probably NYDITOT Display. :D

-Justin.

http://aeriostyle.com/fullsize/34_410.jpg

And then you could work on a uniform brushed aluminum casing and your own logos 8)

[ghl]

yeah like that, with a nice smooth finished case, heh:P
but i think this post is now a waste:( ahwell
sorry to waste your time making that ps image:(

[JustinGTP]

No problemo - this could be a really cool idea and you should try, it will be a blast!!!

-Justin.