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Old 10-22-2014, 10:09 PM
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I have an 04 Super-crew with a sunroof, and a center armrest console. I go on a few long trips with passengers, and I'd like to have a video monitor in the back, so they don't have to squint at the Kenwood deck all the way up front. A flip-down won't work due to the sunroof, and not looking to go with headrest monitors either. I've only found 1 viable option, and it's this...

Amazon.com : Vehicle Large Crisp 8.5 Inch TFT LCD Armrest Monitor With Built-In DVD Player + FM Transmitter - Black Automobile New : Portable Dvd Player : Car Electronics Amazon.com : Vehicle Large Crisp 8.5 Inch TFT LCD Armrest Monitor With Built-In DVD Player + FM Transmitter - Black Automobile New : Portable Dvd Player : Car Electronics

Does anyone have a setup like this? I'm wondering if it would impede the use of the armrest console hatch. Also, how much of a pain to install are they. Or if anyone has any other ideas im not thinking of, post some pics!
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Looks like it will work well to me.. It may rob you of the 2 cup holders behind the armrest if you have a lariat.

Most people these days have smart phones capable of streaming and browsing, leave it up to them to entertain themselves. I'd be surprised if they weren't glued to their phones, even while a movie was playing... So if you really want them to be comfy, leave a tablet in the backseat for them. It will be a much better bang for the buck, and it won't be completely useless to you..
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I have the 2 rear cup holders, but its not a lariat. Although the original owner bought it custom from Ford, so that's probably why it has all the bells and whistles... You're probably right, but it would be cool to watch a movie with the sound system in the thing. It would be like a theater. lol
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Originally Posted by JKRIFX4
I have the 2 rear cup holders, but its not a lariat. Although the original owner bought it custom from Ford, so that's probably why it has all the bells and whistles... You're probably right, but it would be cool to watch a movie with the sound system in the thing. It would be like a theater. lol
I do that now with my I phone, nexus 7 or ipad.. I stream sound through my integrated charge and sync cable on my head unit, or through Bluetooth.. But every now and again I still put on a DVD.. "Gran Torino", "Goodfellas", or "Fun with dick and jane" are the only choices I provide lol!
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Yeah, I can sync my phone to work as a phone, but not stream music or video. Or if there is a way to do it, I haven't found it...
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Yeah, I can sync my phone to work as a phone, but not stream music or video. Or if there is a way to do it, I haven't found it...
I stream music and media audio to my deck only.. There's no way to get a video signal from the phone to head unit.. Unless you retrofit a Ipad or a tablet to where your 2 din display bezel is..
Car stereo makers have fallen way too far behind in terms of resolution and versatility IMHO..

I've got an alpine DVD navi touchscreen unit now.. And if I do upgrade it I will probably just do an iPad mini install.. It's actually cheaper, but it's more labor intensive.
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I can't even figure out how to stream music via bluetooth... I have a kenwood DNX 6180 it syncs with the phone and contacts, but i cant figure out how to stream music through it...



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