Dashboard Car Video Players - Things To Be Aware Of When Buying A Multimedia Receiver

If you’re looking to buy a new in-dash car DVD player then this is the article you need to read. First we will be taking a look and the most important features to look out for, and then take a look at some additional features that you may want to look for. We will then finish by looking at the main brands on the market and their product ranges.

Most Important Features of Dashboard Vehicle Video Players

· Display: it goes without saying that if you're watching a video you need to be able to actually see it, so a decent size screen is essential.
· Touchscreen Control: you don't want to waste your time playing around with complicated buttons and menus, so get one with easy touch screen controls.
· Multi Format Support: not everything you want to watch (or listen to) will be on DVD, so it’s very useful to be able to use other formats such as CD, Ipod, MP3, WMA.
· Radio: If you're going to be filling up a substantial part of your dashboard area with this new device, it’s critical that it also has radio.

Other Features of In-Dash Car Video Players

· Back View Camera: take a look at what's going on behind you.
· Satellite Navigation Capabilities: no need for an additional GPS device if your multimedia receiver can do all that for you as well
· USB Connection: connect other devices to your multimedia receiver, like a digital camera, MP3 player, and more.
· SD Card Slot: easily view your photos and other content.
· Hands-free Calling: talk while you're on the move by choosing a device that is able to link up to your phone.
· Wireless Remote Control: so that you don't have to keep touching the screen or buttons if you want to alter the volume or change the track.
· Bass Filter for Bass Speaker: if you’re into extremely bass-heavy music then make sure your multimedia receiver comes with a special low-pass filter designed specifically for feeding your subwoofer.

Main In-Dash Car DVD Player Makes

· Boss: $90- $300. A broad assortment of a lot of different products on the market.
· Pyle: $107-$515. A less-well-known brand perhaps, but a very large range of many products.
· Soundstorm: $103-$731. A good range of products, spread across a diverse range of prices.
· Lanzar: $99-$437. A pretty decent product range, spread across a varied range of prices.
· Koolertron: $159-$635. Quite a lot of different products on the market.
· Power Acoustik: $99-$319. Quite a lot of different products available.
· Clarion: $239-$739. Quite a lot of products across a reasonably wide price range, but they are a bit more on the expensive side.
· Pioneer: not a particular broad range, but there are some very good products here.
· Kenwood: quite a small range, but there are some good video players in this line.

By: Paul K. Carder

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