I've been piecing things together for a while and have finally installed everything that I need (for now). I'm using a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and an A/V Switcher unit from www.avelectronic.com. Since my last thread on this I've installed a feed, USB DVD player in the dash (http://www.centrix-intl.com/details.asp?productid=1825), a 4-port USB hub using a 12v to 5v dc/dc converter (http://www.powerstream.com/dc6.htm), two 16' USB 'repeater' cables (http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...2E16812116123), and upgraded the audio/video cables to monster cables.

The computer will start up completely to a ready-to-use state in 83 seconds from being completely off, and a mere 47 seconds from being in a hibernation state. I'm also using a shutdown utility (http://www.nonags.com/files/redirect.../superfast.zip) that allows me to setup shortcut keys to perform various shutdown options - shutdown is ctl+shift+z and takes only 23 seconds to shut the computer off.

Keyboard: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...ADC-092143-RTS
WME Remote: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16880100851

Here're some pics:

Computer (USB) and audio (RCA) cabling


AVElectronic plug-and-play 4-input 4-output A/V switcher


Power wiring in the engine bay (stealthy)


1 Farad cap


Power distribution block and 300W Coleman inverter