After some time researching SBCs online I decided to go through with the Banana Pro.

It might not be the best SBC around these days, but its the most reasonably priced one that meets my requirements:

• LVDS support ( the LCD interface by online research )
• SATA support for the HDD
• full size mini PCIe / built in wifi with a UFL antenna connector

I also decided on the peripherals I want to integrate:

• RTL-SDR
• Arduino Pro mini
• Logic pirate

To support them and other parts of the laptop I'm adding a usb hub to the mix.

I already purchased all of the above and they should arrive within a month - month and a half.