A/V MP3 Audio Player.

I want to build a unit to use as an mp3 audio player in the lounge/tv room. Obviously need it to not look like a computer and not looking for a 'Media Centre' as no video capability is needed.

My thoughts were a 7" touch screen, low power mobo/cpu, mini/micro atx case, hard drive, wi-fi and a dedicated sound card. Case is not important as i could build this from scratch

Has anyone tried something like this or got any suggestions for hardware etc? What would be a suitable OS for this? Nothing too overkill.

Would something like an intel atom all in one cpu/mobo be suitable?

 

Probably not the point but a 7" tablet would be easier.

 

+1 since that's what your basically building. I'd say a cowon mp3 player otherwise, assuming you can get to grips with them.

 

Thought about this but wasnt sure about sound output or quality through big speakers.

 

What kind of hardware do you have powering your speakers?

 

I've hooked my Cowon A2 up to our surround sound, but i assume you have bigger speakers

 

Sorry, by 'bigger speakers', I meant not computer specific. Not got any specific ones in mind as they would be purchased as part of the build. Again any recommendations are welcome.

I didnt want it to run through my surround sound as I want it to be stand alone.

 

Oh by surround sound I meant our home cinema set. Still not big, but bigger than PC speakers.

 

Thanks for the replies. Its looking like the tablet approach will be more viable for me.

 

Have a look at the archos ones as they are essentially big mp3 players