Car DVD Players – Not Just For the Kids

Headrest car DVD players will not only add entertainment to the kids and passengers of your vehicle, but also to those who are lucky enough to be following behind you! Not only that, but a mobile video system can add value to your car. There many benefits to adding one of these DVD players, but the number one benefit has to be the quiet calmness that will envelop your car when the movies starts to play and the children close their mouths. Ahhhh…Silence IS golden. A car DVD player is ideal for trips across country or across town, anything to provide a source of entertainment for those traveling with you.

There are many types of these car DVD players available for you to choose. Name brands such as Toshiba, Sony, Boss, and Coby are among the top-of-the-line players. Many DVD players have built in lights, wireless transmitters for headphones, and AV inputs. If you are seriously considering a car DVD player for the children, then you should definitely invest in the wireless headphones. No doubt, you will quickly be tired of hearing the same cartoon repeatedly, but the headphones will save your sanity.

Headrest DVD players have screens that range from nine to over 11 inches. Most players have clear screens and can play movies as well as CD’. In fact, a great addition to your DVD player would be a car surround system. The car stereo coupled with the car video make for the ultimate media experience. Sometimes this system comes in handy on long trips when you need a break, you can just pull over and pop in a movie to enjoy until you are ready to continue on your way.

Some car DVD players come with an IPOD docking station and usually a small remote so you can control the player. It is best to have a professional install your overhead DVD player, but you can do it yourself if you have the knowledge and skills. Of course, the headrest player is not the only type of DVD player for the car. There are those that do not require installation and are slipped over the back of a front seat in order for the people in the back to enjoy. Some car DVD players with GPS Navigation are operated by battery or many come with and A/C adapter to plug into your car’s cigarette lighter. These types are the cheaper of the two options and great for people on a budget. You can easily pick one up for under $100.

Prices for the headrest version will run you a lot more and vary depending on the brand, where you buy it, and what features are installed. A basic player will run you as little as $150, but for a more high tech choice you can easily spend in excess of $500.