turbotaz Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I would like to put some DVD screens in the back for the kids. Has anyone tried this? I read on another post here that you can't mess with the headrests because they are active. Ceiling mount is not an option because of the sunroof. Are there any options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmr360owner Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I have see a thing like a DVD-in-a-bag that sits on the hump just behind the front seats. It's evidently not a permanent installation, either. Try Best Buy, if you're near one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 how about set-back into the plastic part of the back of the seat. Just below the headrests... Not a big fan of the bagged units, you are usually trying to run that off the lighter or utility socket. I'd much rather have something like that wired directly to the battery. I wouldn't recomend one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I know you can retro fit monitors into the headrests. I can't remember the name of the CO but you can send them your head rests, they will install the screens and wires and send them back if you don't wanna do it yourself =) Hit up google for Head Rest Screen installers or installs Also the "bag" way is the easiest way, the cheapest way, but not the best way =) If you do screens in the headrests you'll need a HU to control and play the dvds......any though of where you were gonna put it? I have a DVD play in my dash, no kids yet so no rear screens needed. I saw a unit that is the screen and the DVD play that all fits in the headrest...again I am no help cuz I saw it on TV and can't remember the name. Man I shouldn't have posted anything. I just got excited about rear screens...LOL Def wanna see the outcome of this research =) If i have time, I'll try and find the Co! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 This is by far the easiest and cheapest method. I purchased two of these units for my kids for christmas and now have four 7" monitors on the back of each headrest in my wife's van. All for less then $500. . To date, not a single issue with the player or the monitors. Even has seperate pickups for inputting a game player, seperate and master volume controls, and screen dimming. Probably the best investment we've made in along time for the kids, travel, and sanity!! Here is the link to purchase: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3639085 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 http://qualitymobilevideo.com/a1000vehicleselection.html THere it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 http://qualitymobilevideo.com/a1000vehicleselection.html THere it is $1700.00 and it doesn't list the LGT as one of the cars it fit on. Maybe they fit it on an OEM spare for you and then send it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerob Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I too bought the DVD player from Walmart.com for our trip to Virgiana this past March. Very inexpensive for what I and the family would be using it for compared to others that I looked at. Well worth the $240 we paid for it. My two kids loved that they had there own screen. The screens fit very well to the headrests of our Outback. Nices thing is that you can remove them and not have to worry about somebody stealing them. Good luck in your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I too bought the DVD player from Walmart.com for our trip to Virgiana this past March. Very inexpensive for what I and the family would be using it for compared to others that I looked at. Well worth the $240 we paid for it. My two kids loved that they had there own screen. The screens fit very well to the headrests of our Outback. Nices thing is that you can remove them and not have to worry about somebody stealing them. Good luck in your search. oh yeah...and dont' forget the remote it comes with. Great for turning the volume down or "push play daddy" moments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewScooby Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I bought 2 of these for $50 each, nice and cheap. I like them because my kids are 3 and 4 and if they ruin one..... Oh Well, I'll buy another one. The headphones were too big so I had to get some kid sized headphones for them, other than that they have been great. http://www.apexdigitalinc.com/proddetail.asp?category=Portables&subcat=&linenumber=118 I cant find the site where I bought them, but portables can be had for cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerob Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 That's right I forgot about the remote. But was more like "mommy push play" and then mommy yelling that she couldn't get it to work until daddy took it from her and it would work perfectly. I keep on telling her the remote is a guy thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Don't forget headphones!!! We have one of those DVD in a bag (had it for a few years) and it is wonderful, but having the sound behind you will drive you nuts! Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I like the sound. Now I can sing every Shrek tune known to mankind.."Somebody once told me....":p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 me too. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 This is by far the easiest and cheapest method. I purchased two of these units for my kids for christmas and now have four 7" monitors on the back of each headrest in my wife's van. All for less then $500. . To date, not a single issue with the player or the monitors. Even has seperate pickups for inputting a game player, seperate and master volume controls, and screen dimming. Probably the best investment we've made in along time for the kids, travel, and sanity!! Here is the link to purchase: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3639085 I think I saw these at TARGET for two-hundred something....check there first In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaz Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 That looks great for the money. Another that looks interesting is this: http://www.epinions.com/Emerson_Mobile_MBOX_712TN_Super_Slim_7_LCD_Monitor but I can't find any reviews on it. This is by far the easiest and cheapest method. I purchased two of these units for my kids for christmas and now have four 7" monitors on the back of each headrest in my wife's van. All for less then $500. . To date, not a single issue with the player or the monitors. Even has seperate pickups for inputting a game player, seperate and master volume controls, and screen dimming. Probably the best investment we've made in along time for the kids, travel, and sanity!! Here is the link to purchase: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3639085 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YBNormal07 Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 That looks great for the money. Another that looks interesting is this: http://www.epinions.com/Emerson_Mobile_MBOX_712TN_Super_Slim_7_LCD_Monitor but I can't find any reviews on it. Guess I wasn't clear about the Walmart items. The two 7" screen system is lik$238. A single portable player that my 6 year old has was $168. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3342529 They both come with all the goodies plus can be strapped to the back of the headrest. The other systems I'm seeing here cost more than twice as much, but I guess you pay a lot for the names these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaz Posted June 25, 2005 Author Share Posted June 25, 2005 I understand. The emerson system has a build-in dvd player and also inputs, so I can use one of them as either a screen or a separate dvd player (if 2 kids want to watch different things). Emerson has a built-in FM transmitter, which is cool. For the price though, I think I am going with the wal-mart one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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