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[jonny2112]

Anyone got a single din dvd player with flip out screen in their pre facelift? Was just thinking about the option, but worried that it would cause too much of an obstruction to the dials, etc. There are some units with a built in screen (about 3" or so) but not sure they are worth the effort.  :-/

[mr ICE man]

Personally mate is don't think they are worth it,small screen ones anyway as they are a pain to read and stick out and look daft!flip out screens do definatly get in the way bit avoid the cheaper ones as they are not powerfull and easily brake the wires are also a pain to get behind the stereo as there is not much room!But just my experience and opinion!

[Dave DND]

What are you intending to view on the small screen?

Moving pictures / films are OK, but nav and DVD menu/titles are almost impossible on any of the cheapie / unbranded screens due to being far too pixelated to read.

[jonny2112]

I think you have both just confirmed my thoughts. I had initially hoped to use the head unit to 'drive' rear headrest screens, rather than have a player lying around on the back seat as it used to. That system got broken (funny enough!!) and my daughter has often mentioned the lack of visual entertainment, probably because she was previously spoilt. Any purchase certainly wouldn't be high end stuff, though I would have liked to stay with JVC as I have the autoleads connections already installed for the wheel controls. Fleabay is full of imports/unbranded stuff, including some rather interesting visor screens, but I take your point about quality, though they do seem to have a lot of functions and connectivity options.

[mr ICE man]

They certainly do and they look awesome on paper but trust me it's a waste of money!!!

[jonny2112]

They certainly do and they look awesome on paper but trust me it's a waste of money!!!

Fair enough! And thanks for the input 

I would still like a new head unit though, but I'll maybe just look for another MP3 type. 

[Bose Addict]

'fitted a Veba system in mine.  Head unit in boot (actually in plenum chamber at top), wired through to infra-red headphone transmitter and decent quality screen that clamps to front seat headrest.  You can choose the screen size/quality (tip: get widescreen for films) and it is easy to remove when parked.  It has worked a treat for 6 years and a real godsend on long foreign trips.   

[Dave DND]

I think you have both just confirmed my thoughts. I had initially hoped to use the head unit to 'drive' rear headrest screens, rather than have a player lying around on the back seat as it used to. That system got broken (funny enough!!) and my daughter has often mentioned the lack of visual entertainment, probably because she was previously spoilt. Any purchase certainly wouldn't be high end stuff, though I would have liked to stay with JVC as I have the autoleads connections already installed for the wheel controls. Fleabay is full of imports/unbranded stuff, including some rather interesting visor screens, but I take your point about quality, though they do seem to have a lot of functions and connectivity options.

If you are using the Autoleads adaptor (PC99-X06 ?) then it is not that expensive to move away from JVC to abother make as only the radio patch lead is required and not the whole interface - have a look at the items at the bottom of this link for current availabilities

http://www.dndservices.co.uk/pc99-x06.html

Avoid the unbranded stuff, and if you are not looking to watch the monitor in the front, but want it purely to drive rear screens, then the JVC with the small inbuilt monitor would probably suffice, and let you know what was going on. Clarion used to make one a few years ago, model eludes me, but worth a quick search to ee if you can find one, as was a slighly better performer.

[mr ICE man]

Clarion ones do come up on eBay I had one for ages and loved it.east to use and can be setup in many different ways.but can't remember model either.

[Bose Addict]

'fitted a Veba system in mine.  Head unit in boot (actually in plenum chamber at top), wired through to infra-red headphone transmitter and decent quality screen that clamps to front seat headrest.  You can choose the screen size/quality (tip: get widescreen for films) and it is easy to remove when parked.  It has worked a treat for 6 years and a real godsend on long foreign trips.   

btw I think Veba do the OEM units in some car makes so shouldn't be too bad.

[Dave DND]

'fitted a Veba system in mine.  Head unit in boot (actually in plenum chamber at top), wired through to infra-red headphone transmitter and decent quality screen that clamps to front seat headrest.  You can choose the screen size/quality (tip: get widescreen for films) and it is easy to remove when parked.  It has worked a treat for 6 years and a real godsend on long foreign trips.   

btw I think Veba do the OEM units in some car makes so shouldn't be too bad.

Veba is a good brand, but not OEM

[Bose Addict]

Interesting.  Mind you, I still cannot believe how costly some OEM systems are on new cars!   

[Dave DND]

Interesting.  Mind you, I still cannot believe how costly some OEM systems are on new cars!   

Easy, you get what you pay for.

Many moons ago, a bog basic CD player would cost you £250 and it would have been professionally fitted, and would probably still be alive today. OEM stuff is fairly basic, costs the earth, but is generally bulletproof and reliable.

When people don`t want to dig their hands in their pockets, they end up with Chinese crap for 50p and then moan like hell because its rubbish.

Surprise surprise   

[jonny2112]

Interesting.  Mind you, I still cannot believe how costly some OEM systems are on new cars!   

Easy, you get what you pay for.

Many moons ago, a bog basic CD player would cost you £250 and it would have been professionally fitted, and would probably still be alive today. OEM stuff is fairly basic, costs the earth, but is generally bulletproof and reliable.

When people don`t want to dig their hands in their pockets, they end up with Chinese crap for 50p and then moan like hell because its rubbish.

Surprise surprise   

What do you mean Dave? I'm not sure I get your point! 

[Dave DND]

Interesting.  Mind you, I still cannot believe how costly some OEM systems are on new cars!   

Easy, you get what you pay for.

Many moons ago, a bog basic CD player would cost you £250 and it would have been professionally fitted, and would probably still be alive today. OEM stuff is fairly basic, costs the earth, but is generally bulletproof and reliable.

When people don`t want to dig their hands in their pockets, they end up with Chinese crap for 50p and then moan like hell because its rubbish.

Surprise surprise   

What do you mean Dave? I'm not sure I get your point!