is it possible to watch dvd's on the 07's?
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is it possible to watch dvd's on the 07's?
i'm no electronic freak by any means, so don't bash. i know there's the 3 aux plugs in the center console thing, and i was wondering is there something i can but like a portable dvd player that has no screen, that i can plug into the aux ports to watch dvd's on the lcd screen? i was hoping to maybe stick it in behind the passenger seat and just run the wires into the center console. only thing is that when i went to bestbuy they had the portables, but the power plug was the type that you'd put into your house wall sockets. i'm assuming you'd need a cigarette plug type of head obviously. any of you electrical savy ppl know if this is possible? can you link me to a certain model or a website that'll work on the car? thanks in advance
#2
Originally Posted by FrIsCo G35
i'm no electronic freak by any means, so don't bash. i know there's the 3 aux plugs in the center console thing, and i was wondering is there something i can but like a portable dvd player that has no screen, that i can plug into the aux ports to watch dvd's on the lcd screen? i was hoping to maybe stick it in behind the passenger seat and just run the wires into the center console. only thing is that when i went to bestbuy they had the portables, but the power plug was the type that you'd put into your house wall sockets. i'm assuming you'd need a cigarette plug type of head obviously. any of you electrical savy ppl know if this is possible? can you link me to a certain model or a website that'll work on the car? thanks in advance
#3
Originally Posted by FrIsCo G35
i'm no electronic freak by any means, so don't bash. i know there's the 3 aux plugs in the center console thing, and i was wondering is there something i can but like a portable dvd player that has no screen, that i can plug into the aux ports to watch dvd's on the lcd screen? i was hoping to maybe stick it in behind the passenger seat and just run the wires into the center console. only thing is that when i went to bestbuy they had the portables, but the power plug was the type that you'd put into your house wall sockets. i'm assuming you'd need a cigarette plug type of head obviously. any of you electrical savy ppl know if this is possible? can you link me to a certain model or a website that'll work on the car? thanks in advance
You'll notice these come with a car kit:
Batteries, AC/DC adapter, car kit, remote and A/V cable included
Which means you can plug these into a cigarette lighter. I went shopping like you and found these units too big unless you are going to use it on an airplane, kids, etc. So like you I tried to find the smallest one I could without a screen. So here is what I'm getting for Xmas.
http://www.laptopmag.com/Review/Philips-Pet320.htm
It's not much bigger then a DVD but still has a small 3.5" screen.
#4
bump. so i also read that playing dvd's or whatever will only work when the car is at a full rest and not when it's in motion. would that apply to these portables as well or will i be able to watch dvds and music videos while i drive if i just pick up one of these. and btw i'm referring to watching it on the 7" lcd and not on the monitor of the dvd player
Last edited by FrIsCo G35; 12-14-2006 at 03:17 PM.
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Originally Posted by FrIsCo G35
bump. so i also read that playing dvd's or whatever will only work when the car is at a full rest and not when it's in motion. would that apply to these portables as well or will i be able to watch dvds and music videos while i drive if i just pick up one of these. and btw i'm referring to watching it on the 7" lcd and not on the monitor of the dvd player
(Maybe it needs the parking brake applied for MT cars)
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#7
Originally Posted by FrIsCo G35
will i be able to watch dvds and music videos while i drive if i just pick up one of these.
I know it is just wishful thinking, but I personally hope that no hack will become available to allow this while the vehicle is in motion.
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what if it's a defensive driving course on DVD--they have those. on a serious note, i'd like it for a passenger to watch if we're on a road trip. my wife gets so bored when we drive home to see fam (3+ hours). if i could pop in a family guy dvd, we'd be good and i could always laugh at just the audio because i know the scenes by memory.
#10
Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
Not to sound like an @ss, but why would you want to watch movies and music videos while you are driving????? Don't you think that is just a little unsafe?? There are enough accidents on the road now without people trying to watch a movie while driving!!
I know it is just wishful thinking, but I personally hope that no hack will become available to allow this while the vehicle is in motion.
I know it is just wishful thinking, but I personally hope that no hack will become available to allow this while the vehicle is in motion.
that allows one to see the ipod menu and album art on a tv screen. I think it would be really cool to have this feature, but it too would require a hack, even though it shouldn't cause any accidents.
#11
Originally Posted by Bigd2k6
what if it's a defensive driving course on DVD--they have those. on a serious note, i'd like it for a passenger to watch if we're on a road trip. my wife gets so bored when we drive home to see fam (3+ hours). if i could pop in a family guy dvd, we'd be good and i could always laugh at just the audio because i know the scenes by memory.
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Most of the movies my kids watch, I've seen so many times I don't even need (or want) to watch it to know what's going on. I think it would be nice to be able to play a DVD while driving down the road for the passengers. If there's ever a hack, I'll probably go for it. I understand the argument and agree that the driver should not watch.
#13
Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
Not to sound like an @ss, but why would you want to watch movies and music videos while you are driving????? Don't you think that is just a little unsafe?? There are enough accidents on the road now without people trying to watch a movie while driving!!
I know it is just wishful thinking, but I personally hope that no hack will become available to allow this while the vehicle is in motion.
I know it is just wishful thinking, but I personally hope that no hack will become available to allow this while the vehicle is in motion.
Last edited by FrIsCo G35; 12-14-2006 at 05:47 PM.
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Originally Posted by vstrizheus
Yeah its FOR the passengers but since its mounted right there in the middle, You'll be very tempted to look and be distracted, besides the fact that you can also get pulled over for it.