Car DVD Players

Tips on Car DVD Players

Car DVD Players

Getting stuck in traffic today doesn’t mean you have to go without entertainment. With so many cars having built-in car DVD players, you can watch snippets of all kinds of movies just by being stopped behind another car.

If you’re considering becoming one of the masses who wants their entertainment to be as portable as possible, you’ll find the following tips on choosing car DVD players especially useful.

Have a Budget

Before you begin shopping around seriously, know the maximum you can afford to spend minus installation. Most of the units are going to require some type of installation in addition to the price of the unit so keep that in mind while pricing car DVD players. Look to spend at least $200 with another $100 or more for installation.

Consider calling for installation quotes once you have decided on a model that you’re interested in so you can have a better idea of what you’ll be spending. Make sure to pay for professional installation so you don’t have to be stressed or worry about problems with your car DVD players.

Know What You Want

There are a number of options when you’re looking at car DVD players. For example, you could just invest in a portable DVD player (the ones that look like small laptops) and a mounting kit so your children can watch their favorite movies in the backseat. Other people want to have a monitor installed on the ceiling of the car, along with car DVD players.

Another option, especially for children, is to have the screens and players mounted on the backs of the headrests. If you choose a dual monitor system, your children will be able to watch different programming at the same time. That’s always a plus for peace and quiet during long car rides.

Pay Attention to What You Get

When you’re shopping around for car DVD players, you need to carefully read what you are getting. A big mistake consumers make is that they buy a large screen (these work best in SUVs and other monster size vehicles) assuming it comes with the car DVD players, too.

That’s not always the case. For the best value for your money, consider an in-dash system. Unlike other types of car DVD players, you’ll get a lot more for your investment, including CD playing, GPS navigation, and even iPod connectivity with many of the units. The downside is that the models may be distracting for drivers since the screen is also located on the dashboard.

Security

One thing you do have to worry about is security with your car DVD players. These things are often hard to hide and are quite a lure for thieves.

Depending on the installation method you’ve used, they may not be covered by your auto insurance (if not, they will be covered by your renter’s or home insurance). When you install these car DVD players, consider adding an alarm system in your car, as well.

Also, check out my other guide on Car CD Player and Car CD Mp3 Players

Here's Car DVD Players Selections:

Philips PET7402/37 7-Inch Dual Screen Portable DVD...	Customer Review: I only owned this product for a few days but decided to return it after I realized it didn't have a battery so it can't be taken on a plane or anywhere else unless it is plugged in to the wall or an outlet. This also means that when the car shuts off... Read More	(51)
Boss BV9990 7-Inch In-Dash Motorized Widescreen To...	Customer Review: i just recently purchased this and got it installed the next day annd i love it so wirth the money.only down fall cant watch dvd while driving with is a bummer if u have a child like me but other than that it is wonderful sound quilty is great and i ... Read More	(18)
PDVK-10 7-Inch 10-Inch In Car Portable DVD Player ...	Customer Review: I know someone who has the WDEC-10 also from CaseLogic so I bought the PDVK-10 instead. The main differences are:No headphone splitter in the PDVK-10Two mounting positions for the PDVK-10 vs oneDifferent top strap and mountingIt was disappointing wh... Read More	(43)
PYLE PLRD133F 12.1-Inch Roof Mount TFT LCD Monitor...	Customer Review: I'm very satisfied with this product. I received it in a timely manner and it looks great in my 08 Equinox! My children really enjoy it and the arguments have stopped in the backseat. Quiet and peace at last. I love the fact its a separate DVD player... Read More	(3)
Pioneer Avh-P5100Dvd 7-Inch In-Dash Touchscreen Si...	Customer Review: I have purchased this head unit and so far im pleased with it. I had to install a spacer for the unit to allow the screen to fold out and not bump into the top of the dash in my car. the tilt screen can be adjusted a little but still it bumped so the... Read More	(5)