DVD ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS
Pioneer AVIC-N2
Let's talk about the navigation function first. The unit comes with two DVD-ROMs that contain a massive "Tele Atlas" database. Load in a disc and you can plot your route via multiple routes, with turn-by-turn directions displayed onscreen or given via voice prompts. The maps contain nearly 11 million points of interest throughout the United States and Canada, which makes it easy to find the nearest gas station, restaurant, or hotel. In addition, the AVIC-N2 offers XM NavTraffic, a satellite-based service that offers up-to-the-minute traffic information including road conditions, construction, and the like. If there's trouble up ahead, the system automatically alerts you and suggests alternate routes. And if you get into trouble on the road, the AVIC-N2 displays roadside assistance information, including emergency phone numbers and your current location (by street name and longitude/latitude!). Maps and directions are displayed on the big 6.5'' touch screen display, which also displays your DVD movies (when you're not driving, that is). Otherwise, the DVD playback is routed to your rear seat monitors (optional and extra, of course). While the rear-seat passengers are watching movies, those of you in the front seat can listen to AM or FM radio, satellite radio, or your favorite audio CDs. Operation is via the touchsreen itself, or via optional voice command. And when the big display is folded up, you still have a smaller 10-character sub-display to use. And here's another neat feature. Pioneer lets you add an optional rear-view camera, which you can display on the in-dash monitor. When using the camera, you get a split-screen display, with the rear view camera image on one side and the navigation map on the other. It's hard not to like this puppy!
Alpine IVA-D901Alpine's car systems are always top-notch, and the IVA-D300 is no exception. The motorized 7'' touch panel display doubles as both video display and system controller; with 1.15 million pixel resolution, it's four times sharper than most competing units. The unit reads both CDs and DVDs, is upgradable for GPS navigation and XM satellite radio, and comes with its own wireless remote control for rear-seat operation.
Panasonic CQ-VD7001UHere's a nice little in-dash DVD entertainment system with a big screen and a relatively small price. This Panasonic system gives you a 7'' 16:9 ratio touch panel display, along with the normal complement of CD/DVD/AM/FM playback features and 5.1-channel surround sound. The unit can be upgraded for XM satellite radio.
Pioneer AVH-P5700DVDPioneer's AVH-P5700DVD is a good basic in-dash entertainment system, with a focus on great sound and lots of flexibility. The sound comes from a 50 watt x 4 channel amplifier; everything is operated via the 6.5'' touch screen display. And if you want, you can expand the AVH-P5700DVD with an optional iPod interface adapter, XM or SIRIUS satellite radio receiver, TV tuner, or navigation system. Pick the features you want, and build it from there.
JVC KD-AVX1Who says mobile multimedia has to be expensive? If you don't mind going with a smaller monitor in the dash, you can save some bucks with this JVC system. It features a 3'' in-dash monitor, but provides full CD and DVD playback functionality. It also gives you a wireless remote control, and is upgradable for SIRIUS satellite radio.
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