CAR VIDEO SYSTEM
How to Choose a Car Video System
Imagine this: it’s summer vacation time. You’ve got the family
packed into the minivan and you’ve been on the road for hours. It’s
hot, even with the air conditioning on. But not once have the kids in the
back complained, asking if you’re there yet. In fact, you’ve been
enjoying the radio, and haven’t heard a peep out of them, except maybe
the occasional fit of the giggles. How is this possible? You’ve got
the power of mobile car video system on your side!
Mobile video has really taken off recently as a fun, viable, and even necessary
addition to in-car entertainment. Several new SUV and minivan models feature
mobile video components as factory options, and a growing number of people
have decided to retro-fit their vehicles with video entertainment systems.
Why mobile video?
There are plenty of reasons for stepping up to mobile video, including: Entertainment.
There’s no denying that every trip, from jaunts to the local supermarket
to cross-country vacation hauls, are much easier and more enjoyable when the
kids have access to engaging entertainment options. Backseat car
video system, for which there are plenty of options we’ll explore
a little later, allow your kids to watch their favorite movies and cartoons,
or, in some cases, even play their video game system. As a bonus to you, most
incorporate headphones into the system, so they’ll be able to hear the
movies privately, while you still enjoy the radio up front. Safety. Some video
systems give you the option of connecting a navigation system, which provides
turn-by-turn visual and voice directions, which help you get where you’re
going efficiently and accurately. Not having to fiddle with conventional maps
is a huge advantage, especially if you’re driving through unfamiliar
territory for the first time. Some systems also allow you to connect a backup
camera, which can be a tremendous safety enhancement to larger vehicles, such
as RVs.
The Wow! Factor. Few mobile electronics components cause the stir that car
video does. Take in-dash receivers with monitors for example — if
you’ve got one installed in your dash, the first time your passengers
see the retractable monitor motoring out of the dash and into position, they
won’t be able to help oohing and ahhing. Some systems offer touch-screen
controls, which never fails to impress. Just the on-screen graphics alone
is enough to produce delight in most people.
