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Mobile Entertainment Systems for All Types of Vehicles
Posted on October 7, 2011 | Car Audio, Car Electronics, Car Stereo.
Mobile entertainment systems that include DVD players, live streaming TV, or video game consoles have revolutionized traveling. No longer must parents listen to their children or backseat passengers complain on long car rides. With a vehicle entertainment system, all of your occupants are able to enjoy the ride with movies, TV, or video games to pass the time.
The idea of watching a movie or playing a video game while your vehicle speeds down the highway may be something we dreamed of as kids. Now, mobile entertainment is available for cars, SUVs, trucks, and even RVs for reasonable prices. With this technology, long car trips become fun rather than boring.
When choosing a mobile entertainment system, you will first want to determine your budget. Often, this will be the deciding factor when finding the best option for your family. You should also keep in mind who will be using it most often. Young children may appreciate the DVD player more than a video game console. There are many high quality systems available that can be customized to meet any lifestyle requirement or budget constraints.
You may be surprised at how affordable it is to integrate a video system into your vehicle. Whether you prefer an overhead flip down screen or individual headrest screens, your backseat passengers will be entertained while you drive. Some choose the headrest screens because they give an unobstructed view of the screen. Many of these models allow you to watch separate programs on each screen. However, a flip down screen may be larger and easier to see for those passengers in the third row.
Entertainment systems typically include headphones so that only those passengers who want to listen to the movie or show can. Others in the vehicle can enjoy conversation or listen to the radio without interruption. Whether you choose to install a DVD player or a more complex system that features live streaming TV, be sure to have it properly installed by technicians who are trained and skilled.
Another way to keep your passengers entertained while out on the road is a video gaming system installed in your vehicle. With this equipment, your favorite video games are at your fingertips. Even the front seat passenger can get in on the action with a dashboard screen. Gamers will appreciate the experience whether you are running errands or taking a cross-country trek. Suddenly, the car becomes a fun place to hang out.
Navigation and rearview cameras are easily integrated into mobile entertainment systems. With a GPS navigation system, you no longer have to worry about getting lost while traveling. It makes finding restaurants, gas stations, and locations you want to visit simple and stress-free. Rearview cameras are a safety feature that allows motorists to have a clear view of what is behind them when backing up. These cameras help drivers avoid pedestrians and other objects when in reverse.
No matter what features you choose for your entertainment system, be sure that you are working with a trained installation expert. He will be able to customize solutions to maximize your enjoyment for a minimal price. Don’t settle for one-size-fits-all entertainment, personalize your system so it meets or exceeds your personal preference and requirements.
The Latest In Car Camera Tracking Devices
Posted on September 29, 2011 | Car Camera.
Many fleet companies have used GPS tracking devices to manage their work force for some years now with intuitive software to measure mileage, journey times, record location and also track clocking in times of staff. The technology has become somewhat less expensive and now market leading companies are launching Live Video Tracking Devices. These devices offer similar features to the more traditional tracking devices although they now offer some new features including – live video!
The benefit of such a device is that fleet managers can view the GPS location, speed of the vehicle, mileage, and listen to audio from around the vehicle and even watch live video meaning they can pretty much be there with their vehicles in real-time no matter where in the country or world they are positioned.
The new systems known as Mobile Digital Video Recorders or ‘DVR’s’ use 3G and 3.5G mobile networking to transmit video to a server ready for viewing instantly should there be a need. What’s more is the data charges can be kept to a minimum with the most modern systems only transmitting video ‘upon request’. If live video is not being monitored, the systems will use the same amount of data as a traditional tracking device. Data packages for around £25 from most mobile telephone service providers will be enough to cover the data charges for the systems making them the ideal fleet management tool.
The systems can record video from up to 4 cameras around the vehicle meaning the front, rear, cabin and loading bay can all be monitored in real-time. One instant benefit is the problem of theft from company vehicles. When vehicles are left unattended by the driver, vehicles often become targets to opportunistic thieves. These new systems allow the fleet manager to keep an eye on the vehicles while drivers are away for short periods.
Some of the smarter systems can also be used as accident logging devices alongside the tracking and live monitoring elements. When partnered with an inertia sensor, the systems will automatically transmit live video and record it at the server when a vehicle exceeds its G-Force Limit – usually caused by harsh breaking or an accident.
This means the fleet manager can view every video from the vehicles should there be an accident. They are able to remotely play back all of the events and collect video evidence for presentation to insurance companies and authorities. Many Fleet Insurance Companies have realised the benefits of such systems and offer over 25% discount on fleet premiums should the Mobile DVR’s be used.
The fleet manager can even open live conversation with driver via the system and the on board speakers already in the vehicles meaning that if needed, instant live communication is available at the touch of a button – no more trying to find the driver’s telephone number in a database somewhere to get in touch with them!