Overhead DVD player + Moonroof - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

YotaRunner4 · 07-25-2007, 07:58 AM

Will it work? I'm looking at my options for DVD entertainment for my 2 year old daughter. While I really like the headrest monitors, I don't know if I want to shell out that kind of cash. The overhead DVD players are much cheaper, but I don't know if it will work in an 07 Camry with a moonroof. Anyone have any insight?

***wireless*** · 07-25-2007, 08:28 AM

Probably not the best idea to go with an overhead unit in a sedan (with or without the moonroof). Why not get this slick item offered in the SET region...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...QQcmdZViewItem

YotaRunner4 · 07-25-2007, 08:41 AM

That looks like a nice option too. Do you know where I can get more info on this? I'd like to know if I can connect this to the radio. Does it have IR headphone capabilities. Also, does that screen swivel back around so it is protected when not in use?

carlo$ · 07-25-2007, 09:42 AM

695 thats way too much money for a dvd player.

***wireless*** · 07-25-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by carlo$

695 thats way too much money for a dvd player.

Huh...how much do you think an overhead system costs? This is a replacement console, essentially..that is made specifically for the Gen 6 Camry.

Here is a link to more info...
http://www.crtoyota.com/PartsSpecials.aspx

***lammydi*** · 07-25-2007, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wireless

Probably not the best idea to go with an overhead unit in a sedan (with or without the moonroof). Why not get this slick item offered in the SET region...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyot...QQcmdZViewItem

This same DVD system is for sale at my local Toyota dealership for $699 installed!!!
That price on ebay is too much. Go to your local Toyota and ask them to see how much they charge including installation.

Epsilon · 07-25-2007, 12:41 PM

You can always go with a portable dvd player if you're on a budget.

YotaRunner4 · 07-25-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Epsilon

You can always go with a portable dvd player if you're on a budget.

I don't really care for the portable DVD players because many of them have too many wires to get tangled up in. I like things to be neat and clean.

2007DarksideSE · 07-25-2007, 02:51 PM

If you're not going to use it every day of the week why don't you invest in one of those monitors/dvd players that strap to the back of the headrest? I realize it isn't the clean look of a dedicated headrest monitor, but it's a cheap alternative and you use it only when you need it. I saw some at Target and I'm sure a place like Sprawl Mart has them. A few hundred bucks is a good value compared to a THOUSAND for a set of Visualogic headrests.

God knows you don't want to put something on your car that will only attract those who will do whatever it takes to get it.

Eyekutr · 07-25-2007, 06:02 PM

I picked up a DVD player that straps to the headrest for like 90 bucks....single wire for power, 2 yo may not care for a headphone that much anyways
look at this deal
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5774423

YotaRunner4 · 07-26-2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyekutr

I picked up a DVD player that straps to the headrest for like 90 bucks....single wire for power, 2 yo may not care for a headphone that much anyways
look at this deal
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5774423

For $100 bucks, that seems like a pretty good idea. How is the quality?