One of the most popular items found in automobiles today are portable car DVD players. These are especially useful with families who have children. They are perfect for entertaining on long drives but can be used on short car trips, as well.
Many of the higher-end or newer automobiles come with car DVD portable players already installed. However, with a reduction in prices over the past few years, now any family can enjoy portable DVD players for cars available with a variety of features and for any budget.
Prices on dual portable car DVD players start anywhere from just under $100 and can be as high as a few hundred dollars. Not only is there a range in pricing but you will also find a wide-range of capabilities and features.
One of the first considerations in purchasing a portable DVD player is the screen. With advanced technology you can now buy LCD screens. Screens range in size starting at 5 inches but can be up to 15 inches. Of course, if you have the money to pay for it, you can also customize the size of your screen.
Portable headrest car DVD players are self-contained units that don’t require mounting. Since they aren’t mounted, they can be carried anywhere. They are small and compact. Many of these dual screen portable car DVD players can also double as CD players. All you need are headphones that plug into a jack. If the DVD player is going to be shared, you will want to look for double headphone jacks.
An important consideration in purchasing a portable DVD player is battery life. They use AC power supply, however, if you run it on a battery, you want to be sure it has long battery life. Portable players can be as low as $50 and run as high as $200. When you are done using them, they can then be packed away in a case.
Portable DVD players are also available in special designs for children. They come in a variety of bright colors, with some featuring their favorite television or movie characters. A few years ago, Disney unveiled its own themed DVD players for children with two different sized screens, a 3.5 inch hand-held player or a 7 inch open-and-close clamshell lid. The average price for these is around $100.
Beside the portable, self-contained units there are also headrest car monitors available. These are mounted on the back of the headrest of the seat directly in front of you. One of the great features of the headrest a car monitor is that it cuts down on sun glare. In some systems, different programming is displayed, which means two different movies can be watched or while one person is watching a movie, another person can play video games.
Although these monitors can be factory-installed, there are portable headrest DVD players available. These have a headrest attachment that can be adjusted, depending on the size of the headrest. Prices for headrest portable DVD players run anywhere from just under a hundred dollars, to a couple hundred dollars.
Yet another option for your automobile is sun visor monitors. These monitors are designed specifically for visor mounting and viewing. These come with easy-installation kits that anyone can install. Although the screens tend to be smaller there are newer models available with screen sizes up to 12 inches. Like the headrest monitors, these also protect you from sun glare. You can find sun visor a car LCD monitor priced as low as $50, up to $300.
With a variety of styles, screen sizes, and prices anyone can enjoy the convenience of portable car DVD players. Families can be amused for hours on long drives or enjoy quick trips with this on-the-go entertainment.
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