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

 

Good stuff. But way to be neat about mounting and wiring

 

Nice.

 

Switch near my left foot to turn the inverter on/off




Peripherals


Eye for the remote


Eye for the keyboard and the USB hub under the passenger's side dash

 

Feed USB DVD drive and iPod (integrated using the USB hub)


DVD stash

 

Desktop


WME main menu


Music playing


Playing a DVD




That's it.

 

No pics of the screen install?

 

It's the OEM navigation screen h:

All integrated into the OEM navigation and stereo system. :naughty:

 

Ohhhh. I didnt think the OEM screen came in that spot.


Good stuff man!

 

ty, it's a lot of fun and so versatile. It's very handy on long trips as well. :yes: