G3 as a music player with remote control

[Bilobrkster]

I have a dream

I have an old Sony stereo which is busted. The only thing that works is the audio in and that's what I use for listening music on my PC. The speakers are really good (170W each in a wooden case) and it'd be a shame not to use them. I was thinking of getting a G3 iMac and installing Tiger on it so I could use FrontRow with the remote which came with my macbook (since i can't use OS 9 because of the remote).

Since it would be used only as a music player, the only applications I need are iTunes and Front Row, so how much RAM do you think I should need? Also a hard disk of 30 GB seems to me to be enough.

How fast a processor do I need just for MP3 playback? Would the original 233 MHz be enough?

What obstacles do you see in this project?

I see one which may or may not be an actual obstacle. I don't plan on using a keyboard or a mouse. How do I eject CDs? Is there a button to push or must I use a keyboard or a mouse?

 

[D3v1L80Y]

There is no way to use the remote with the iMac G3. You would also need at least a mouse to operate the disc drive.
Also, Front Row is not part of Tiger and would likely not even install on an iMac G3 233Mhz.

 

[bryphotoguy]

You will need at least a 400MHz machine for 10.4 because you need firewire ports according to the minimum requirements.
You would need a keyboard and mouse I would think.
For a remote you could buy a Bluetooth dongle and a Bluetooth remote to control iTunes.
I had a 400MHz hooked up to my home theatre and sounded pretty good.
-Peace

btw, the original mac remote wouldn't work and there are so hacks to get front row on older macs but it doesn't run natively unless you have a never computer.

 

[Bilobrkster]

why doesn't the remote work with iMac G3? no InfraRed or...

what about these bluetooth remotes?

shame, I really like Front Row

ah well, another dream down the drain...