Imagine my surprise when I went looking for a DVD for my car. We were to take our grandkids for an extended road trip and I thought it would help it to a DVD player. The trouble is "monitor". I saw all these good priced monitors and thought that is real great to get the monitor and the DVD for that price. Then I discovered that they really did mean just the monitor. Not the DVD in a monitor, but a monitor.
If you want a monitor with DVD you need to look for a monitor that includes the DVD. Otherwise all you get is a "monitor". So here is some quick information on monitors and what to look for.
Car Visor Monitor
The flip down car video monitor is probably the one you are most familiar with. It is mounted to the roof of the car and flipped down when in use. Then is is flipped up out of the way. It is used by the back seat passengers and the monitor usually ranges from 7-12 inches.
The Overhead Car Video Monitors can be attached to the ceiling of the car. Most usually you find them in mini vans, and SUVs because they require some of the head room. It usually fits over the inside light. These can be 7-20 inches in width.
Headrest car video monitors are built into the back of the headrest. You can buy the whole headrest since most of you will not want to cut out a chunk of your present headrest. Keep the old headrests so you can put them back in the car when you trade it in, thus allowing you to keep the head rest for the new car.
Headrest Portable car video monitors are essentially portable DVDs. They can be attached to the back of the headrest and be moved about. These range in size from 5-10 inches. This was my choice because it can be taken out of the vehicle and used in to motel room, the camper, the trailer, a tent...well, you get the idea.
In-dash car video monitors are put in the dash for the entertainment of the front seat passenger. Driver you need to keep your eye on the road. It can be flipped up and down for convenience and space. They are usually less than 7 inches.
The Sun visor car video monitor can be mounted into your visor or you can replace your original sun visor with it. It is usually 5-7 inches in length.
Mirror car video monitors are made to fit over the rear-view mirror. They are great to be used as a rear view camera. It is very small, usually no more than 4 inches.
Now the most important thing to remember is that you need the DVD with these monitors if you wish to play a DVD. So remember that if you do not want to buy a separate DVD you need to look for a monitor that includes a built in DVD player. They are out there and can be found easily. Just don't be fooled into buying a monitor thinking it has a DVD included.
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PYLE PLVSR71GR 7-Inch TFT/LCD Right Sun Visor Monitors (Grey) Feature
- 7'' TFT/ LCD Sun Visor Monitor - For Use with VCD/DVD/GPS/Camera - Dimensions: 14.3''W x 5.6''H x 1''D
- Universal Mount Visor for Right Side - Brightness: 350Cd/M2
- Hard Texture Construction - Resolution: 1440H x 234W
- Dual Video Input - Wireless Remote Control
- PAL/NTSC - DC 12 Volt
PYLE PLVSR71GR 7-Inch TFT/LCD Right Sun Visor Monitors (Grey) Overview
This 7” grey sun visor monitor is an easy way to add a video screen to the passenger side of your vehicle. This monitor replaces your existing sun visor to provide the same functionality and are constructed from a special hard texture. Use the screen, then conveniently fold it away! The monitor has two video inputs, so you can plug in your DVD player, GPS, camera, or video game system with ease. Includes a wireless remote control and universal mounts for left and right side. Includes a wireless remote control.PYLE PLVSR71GR 7-Inch TFT/LCD Right Sun Visor Monitors (Grey) Specifications
Give the front-seat passenger a little entertainment with this sun visor monitor, featuring a 7-inch LCD screen and dual video input. A great video solution for vehicles with smaller cabs. Front-seat, sun-visor video. Click to enlarge. |
 Remote control included. |
7-Inch Display
Fold down the sun visor to reveal a 7-inch LCD display with 1440 x 234 pixel resolution.
Dual Video Input
Connect and quickly toggle between two different video sources--DVD players, GPS devices, cameras, etc.
Easy Integration
The monitor is built right into a universal mount visor for the passenger side and the hard, textured construction can withstand what nature dishes out.
Remote Included
A full-function wireless remote control lets you stay put while accessing unit functions.
What's in the Box
Pyle PLVSR71GR Right Sun Visor Monitor (Grey), Installation Hardware, User's Manual
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