Create A Movie Theater On Wheels

Imagine, it's Friday night. You and your buddies are cruising down the street. The town is hopping. People are everywhere, out and about. You're pulling up to a stoplight. As you approach you notice a lot of people are hanging around. As you get closer, heads begin to turn. People are noticing your sweet ride. More people begin to catch on, "Woah, check out that car." People are staring, wondering...what's going on behind those tinted windows. You've stolen the scene. All eyes are on you and your ride. You decide you're going to give the crowd a peek inside your mobile world. You slowly roll down the windows, inch by inch, revealing a feast for the eyes. You've got your buddies in the backseat playing an intense PS2 game in HD from the headrests of the front seats while your shotgun passenger watches the adrenalin-pumping final seconds of the big game from the LCD monitor in his sun visor. And since you've run the sound system through your stereo, you've got incredible sound to add to your theater on wheels. And you. You're the one who own the braggin' rights to this beautiful piece of machinery. It's all yours baby. You look over at the heard of people that are standing there with their mouths hanging open. No longer are they wondering what's going on in that car...they're wondering what's NOT going on in that car. Statement made.

But beyond the shock factor, there's a lot more that mobile video has to offer. Think of the tailgating possibilities with a flat-panel LCD TV custom installed in the rear of your SUV. And if you have kids, all of your traveling problems are solved as quickly as you can press play on the DVD player. We can do some really crazy things to your car using mobile video, which will leave your buddies speechless. In-car computing, rear-view cameras, navigation, even DIRECT TV and more... mobile video is truly a sweet feature that can move a car from alright to majorly tight.

Types Available

Overhead Vehicle-installed systems:
This type of video is mounted on your car's interior roof. When it's time to watch a DVD or play a video game, your TV will flip down and display a sweet screen. When game time is over, the TV folds away, seamlessly back into the roof. With this type of mobile video you get plenty of headroom and one central focal point for your backseat passengers to enjoy.

Headrest video systems:
How about monitors mounted in the back of your headrests providing each passenger with their own individual screen? Oh yeah. This is a great set-up, especially if you're a gamer. This installation can often be as easy as replacing your factory headrests with custom headrests including built in monitors and DVD players. If you're looking to game, simply install your game counsel and run the sound through your stereo system. There you have it-complete gaming abilities on the go.

In-dash video systems:
Just as a CD slides in and out of your CD player, an in-dash video screen slides in and out of your head unit. It's there when you need it, and easily slips out of sight when you don't need it, giving you a clean, clutter-free finish. This type of screen is usually operated by touch and can be easily incorporated with navigation systems, gaming, and movie viewing. It's a clean, sleek way to enjoy mobile video.

Some Things To Think About Before Buying Mobile Video
Is look important to you? Make sure your headrest monitors can be customized to match your car's interior so you get a smooth finish that's in sync with the rest of your car's style.

Is space limited in your car? Go with headrest monitors if you're tight for space. They take up less area as opposed to flip downs which take up slightly more area.
Are you a gamer? Make sure you're monitors have auxiliary inputs so you can connect up.

Now, consider sound for a second. If you want your video to play through your stereo system make sure you're system comes with a FM modulator or transmitter. Or, hardwiring your system is another option. Another important point; if you install more than one monitor in your ride, decide if you want each monitor in simultaneous play. If you want each to have its own separate source and play independently from one another, you'll need a multi-channel switcher to accommodate that. Finally, look for monitors with an anti-glare finish. What good is mobile video if you're battling a blinding glare the whole time?