Car Video Monitors: They're Not Just For Your Kids Anymore

Overhead Car Video Monitors: Overhead monitors are exactly what their name implies. You can attach an overhead monitor to the ceiling of your vehicle. Typically they are installed in larger vehicles such as minivans and sport utility vehicles since they require a good amount of headroom for the overhead installation. An overhead car video monitor often fits over your vehicle's overhead lighting unit. A typical overhead monitor is 7 - 10 inches, but you can buy monitors as large as 20 inches.

Lcd Car Monitor

Flip Down Car Video Monitors: A flip down monitor is basically an overhead monitor that flips down for viewing. When the monitor is not being viewed it can be flipped up to add more overhead space to the vehicle. This type of monitor is also popular with consumers that own cars, who want an overhead car video monitor for their back seat passengers. Flip down monitors come in the same sizes as overhead monitors.

Lcd Car Monitor

In-Dash Car Video Monitors: In-dash car video monitors provide video entertainment to the often-neglected front seat passenger (and driver, although I don't recommend viewing the in-dash monitor while you are driving). An in-dash monitor is usually one component of a larger unit that includes a TV tuner and receiver. Most in-dash monitors flip up from the unit when being viewed and flip back down to provide more front seat space when it is not being used. These monitors are usually 7 inches or less.

Headrest Car Video Monitors: Headrest monitors can either be mounted to the back of your vehicle's headrest or mounted into your headrest with the use of a mounting bracket and mounting kit. There are even headrest replacement monitors that are designed to replace your vehicle's original headrest. This allows the consumer to avoid cutting into the original headrest. When you sell or get rid of your vehicle you can replace the headrest monitors with the original headrests. Headrest monitors can be used in conjunction with or as a replacement to an overhead monitor. They are especially popular with car owners, since cars typically do not provide the necessary overhead space for overhead monitors. Headrest monitors are also generally 7 inches or less.

Sun Visor Car Video Monitors: Sun visor monitors can either be mounted into your vehicle's current sun visor or purchased as a replacement to your original sun visor. Manufacturers of sun visor replacement monitors have designed the visors in many different colors and textures to match your vehicle's interior as closely as possible. A typical sun visor monitor is 5 inches in length although they make them as large as 7 inches.

Mirror Car Video Monitors: Mirror car video monitors are LCD displays that are designed to fit over the existing rear-view mirror in your vehicle. Besides being used as a traditional video monitor, mirror monitors are also great for rear view cameras as well. This is the smallest type of monitor available for your vehicle and is generally no more than 4 inches long.

Car Video Monitors: They're Not Just For Your Kids Anymore

Lcd Car Monitor

Click for larger image and other views

NEW PAIR GRAY HEADREST 9" LCD CAR MONITOR WITH REGION FREE SONY DISC READER DVD PLAYER USB SD AND 32 BIT & 8 BIT HUGE GAME PACKAGE WITH 6 JOYSTICKS Feature

• Brand new Black pair headrests with two 9" Dvd player monitors
• Two all-region DVD players + FM transmitters
• USB/SD/MMC card readers/ 32& 8 Bit Games
• Two IR wireless Dual Channel headphone
• Two Cigarette Power adapters for easy installation

NEW PAIR GRAY HEADREST 9" LCD CAR MONITOR WITH REGION FREE SONY DISC READER DVD PLAYER USB SD AND 32 BIT & 8 BIT HUGE GAME PACKAGE WITH 6 JOYSTICKS Overview

New 9" Gray Headrest DVD lcd Package: No messy wires everywhere in your car anymore, your children will enjoy the games much more. You have the luxury to watch 2 different movies without fights anymore! FM Transmitter: Plays sound wirelessly through your vehicles speakers. Both headrest have RCA audio and Video Input and Output: It's just another convenient way to connect your AV devices directly. 9" Sharp TFT LCD screen: Provides excellent picture quality for both Games and Dvds. USB connectivity, SD/MMC/MS card reader: View Movies in Divx Avi format and watch photo slide shows! Adjustable posts - easy installation: they adjust in width from 4.5" apart and adjustable to 8.25". Contents: Two 9" Headrest Dvd monitors, Four Game Discs, Two Multi Function Remote Controls, Two Wireless Game controllers, Four Wired game Controllers, Two Dual Channel Wireless IR headphones, Four 12mm Post Adapters And **Two Cigarette Power Adapters For Easy Installation with no Hardwiring needed!** Two manuals and other wiring harness

Available In Stock.

The Meaning and Importance of LCD Monitors

LCD monitors are monitors that have LCD panels for display of images, texts or moving pictures. They are used in various devices such as computers and televisions.

Lcd Car Monitor

LCD, short for Liquid Crystal Display refers to the technology used to make the LCD panel. In this case, many electronic components called transistors are used for this panel. Hence, the contrast could be unevenly distributed in the panel. It could cause deep contrast or blackness at one side and brightness at another side.

Lcd Car Monitor

Of course, in such a case, it is due to the poor quality of the LCD monitor. For those who are ignorant, a computer manufacturer cannot afford to produce all the computer parts by themselves. Although they test the products from their supplier but normally, the testing is done on a sampling basis. In other words, you should check the monitor properly before buying your desktop.

Many people fail to do the thinking that the computer monitor is not that important. However, the monitor is responsible for displaying the texts and images. If the LCD monitor has poor resolution and contrast ratio, your eyes might feel tired and painful after one or two hours of staring at the computer screen.

If you use a screen filter, bear in mind that it only helps to reduce the radiation rays mainly UV rays from your computer. Therefore, checking on the properties of your monitor is indeed important. Apart from the possibility of affecting your eyes and perhaps, causing eye problems later on, you might not be able to continue your important work due to tired eyes.

So, do not simply purchase the monitor for your computer. If you think that your current monitor is causing some issues, get a new one. It is definitely worth the price. Think about features like swivel, height, tilt and pivot as well. Choose the one that will suit your position when doing your work.

The Meaning and Importance of LCD Monitors

Lcd Car Monitor

The Advent of Car LCD Screens

The advent of LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens has resulted in an amazing number of applications, which were simply not viable because of the size of CRT display monitors. Car LCD screens have proven to be one of the biggest bonanzas for the consumer market. Because of smaller, lighter and thinner LCD monitors, we can use computers in the car or hook up TV, DVD players and even video game consoles. Just imagine, to be able to watch your favorite TV shows or a movie while traveling long distance is a great source of entertainment for everyone; except for the driver of course! Even the kids can remain busy playing their much-loved video games. You can practically convert your car or SUV into a mobile home theater and enjoy just about all the amenities that you normally would in your household.

Lcd Car Monitor

Car LCD screens have been instrumental in the growth of so called "in-vehicle computer manufacturers" offering low cost, low end "car pc systems" or "carputers". You can use a car PC or carputer to send or receive e-mails or do any of business related work. These revolutionary conveniences are the result of car LCD screens in conjunction with many other innovative technologies like hand held computers, wireless communications or satellite communications and others.

Lcd Car Monitor

Car LCD screens come in many sizes and formats (regular or wide screen), ranging from about 7 inches to 12 inches and more to suit the various car types available in the market. You can go with base mounted LCD monitor if there is enough room in the vehicle or you can opt for smaller and compact in-dash screen. You can even get car LCD screens that also offer USB touch screen capabilities. The working of touch screens is based upon emulation of mouse. Consequently, any software designed to work with a mouse will work with the touch screen monitors mounted in the car. Besides the space saving design and size of the car LCD monitors, they also offer an extraordinary bright and high-resolution picture quality that is a treat to watch.

GPS (Geographical Positioning System) is probably one of the most outstanding applications made possible by the development of car LCD screens. This state of the art technology is simply amazing and very useful for every driver on the road. You will never make a wrong turn and never get lost again if your vehicle is equipped with GPS technology. GPS software packages are available for the USA, Canada and most of Europe. It offers the capability to receive turn-by-turn directions to any address nationwide. Because of the clarity of picture quality, the user interface is easy to read on nearly any small car mounted LCD monitor, with its contrasting colors, big icons and fonts. You can even plan your trip to optimize your route before you even leave home! It is a great system for long distance travel that enables traveling from point A to B safe, simple and efficient.

It may sound a little far fetched but the use of GPS technology in combination with the car LCD screens can be extended to achieve some incredible feats. You can probably envision, a lost child or a pet equipped with the GPS chip can be located and traced on your vehicle monitor. Thanks to LCD technology that has made all this feasible.

The Advent of Car LCD Screens

Lcd Car Monitor

Click for larger image and other views

PYLE PLHR76 7-Inch Widescreen TFT/LCD Video Monitor with Headrest Shroud Feature

• 7'' Widescreen TFT/LCD Active Matrix Monitor - Low Power Consumption
• No Radiation - With Remote Control
• Fashion Design - Earphone Jack Output
• PAL/ NTSC System - 2 AV Inputs
• High Resolution - Headrest Shroud & Universal Stand Mount

PYLE PLHR76 7-Inch Widescreen TFT/LCD Video Monitor with Headrest Shroud Overview

Feast your eyes upon this Pyle Headrest monitor. The 7” TFT active matrix widescreen monitor delivers quality images at a resolution of 640 x 480, so everything looks crystal clear. This unit is equipped with two RCA inputs, so you can switch between a DVD player, VCR, iPod, video game system, or anything else with ease. Earphone jack outputs mean the driver can have peace and quiet. The backlit cold cathode filament tube provides brilliant, natural color. Takes both PAL and NTSC inputs, so it’s compatible with nearly anything you throw at it. Full function wireless remote control, universal stand, and headrest shroud included.

PYLE PLHR76 7-Inch Widescreen TFT/LCD Video Monitor with Headrest Shroud Specifications

Add a 7-inch headrest monitor to your mobile entertainment system. With two A/V inputs, the Pyle PLHR76 lets you connect both a receiver and external A/V devices simultaneously. And installation's a breeze thanks to the non-destructive headrest shroud design.

Add a 7-inch headrest monitor to your mobile entertainment system. Click to enlarge.

Stand installation also possible.

Remote included.

7-Inch TFT LCD Monitor
The PLHR76 features a 7-inch TFT LCD that will display NTSC or PAL video formats. Easily add a monitor to your vehicle.

Easy Installation
Suitable for any kind of car seat, the headrest shroud lets you easily install without damaging the seats.

Two A/V Inputs
With two A/V inputs, including one convenient front-panel input, you can keep one dedicated receiver connection and connect other audio/video components, such as camcorders or video game stations.

Wireless Remote
The included remote gives you control over most unit functions.

What's in the Box
Pyle PLHR76, Bracket, Remote Control, Headrest Shroud, User's Manual

Available In Stock.

PYLE PLVHR75 7-Inch TFT Wide Screen Headrest Monitor

Click for larger image and other views

PYLE PLVHR75 7-Inch TFT Wide Screen Headrest Monitor Feature

• 7" TFT Active Matrix Display - Full Function Remote Control - Dimension: 7.25''W x 4.75'' x 0.90''
• PAL/NTSC System - Resolution: 1440 x 234 Dots
• Two Video Inputs - Back Light: Cold Cathode Filament Tube
• Headrest Shroud & Universal Stand Mount - View Angle Range:(Left/Right)60o(Top)30o(Down)10o
• OSD English Menu - Power Supply: DC 12V

PYLE PLVHR75 7-Inch TFT Wide Screen Headrest Monitor Overview

This 7” headrest monitor displays NTSC or PAL in crystal-clear clarity at a 1440 x 234 resolution. It takes two video inputs, so you can hook up everything from your DVD player to your favorite video games. Backlit by a cold cathode filament tube for a high contrast ratio. Includes headrest shroud and universal stand mount. Comes with 12 V power supply. On-screen display menu can be controlled using the built-in buttons or the included fully functional remote control.

Available In Stock.