Do you often go on long road trips with family and friends? Or maybe, you like to multi-task and juggle phone calls while moving from location to another for work?
If you’re one of these types of people, then you’ll need an in-dash car DVD player installed in your vehicle.
Most people think that having a car DVD player is just a waste of money. But what they overlook is that it serves many different purposes, and can even improve safety when driving. Here are some reasons why an in-dash car DVD player is an important piece of technology that can improve your driving experience.
Driving without distractions
According to the NRSS, one of the biggest causes of accidents in the country is driver distraction. Having to answer a call in the middle of a drive, or a moment’s lapse in judgment while driving can prove to be costly, if not fatal.
Counting 12 months to August 2019, there was an increase in the number of casualties on the road. And while other factors may add in, distraction on the road is one of the major reasons for these tragic events.
If you’re a person that’s always on the go especially for work or business, you probably take in calls day in, day out even when you’re driving. If you want to limit the dangers of having to pick up your phone, unlocking it and taking your eyes off the road, then an in-dash head unit is definitely one of the safest ways to stay connected out on the road.
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With a simple push of a button, you can answer a call and continue it hands-free, with your attention free to focus on where it needs to be while driving.
Don’t be a statistic; if you find that you’re often on the phone while driving, don’t take any chances and find yourself an in-dash head unit. To improve your safety while driving, here’s what you need to look for in a head unit:
Touch-screen function, so you can answer calls with a tap of a button
Voice command functionality, so that you’re able to issue simple voice commands without taking your hands off the wheel
Keep your passengers entertained
If you have kids, or if you often find yourself hosting a long road trip for your mates, having car DVD players are a great way to keep them entertained.
Kids can get very antsy on long road trips. By the time they’ve reached the destination, they might be in a foul mood over how boring road trips are! This is where a car DVD player comes in. If you’ve got an in-dash head unit, then all the better- they won’t have to fiddle with the controls or figure out how to play their movies.
Head units can share videos and transmit them to other players inside your vehicle- so that counts any roof-mounted players or headrest DVD players.
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It’s 2019, too; you need a powerful player that can play in most video formats and can support 1080p to 4k resolutions unlike those that can only play in standard definition. Look for these functions when purchasing a car DVD player.
If you and your mates like music and are always unsatisfied with what’s playing on the radio, and in-dash car DVD player is imperative to having great times out with your friend. Have them hook it up via a dongle/aux, or connect wirelessly to the head unit to let them play their music.
If you’re looking to share your music with your friends, connect wirelessly via Bluetooth and blast your playlist away and sing along at the top of your lungs; this is great for whiling away long hours driving and sitting.
Utilities and additional features
Safety and entertainment aren’t the only reasons for getting an in-dash car DVD player. If you are navigating unknown roads and if you’d just generally like some instructions, then this is a great tool to get you from point A-Z.
If you have a mobile device mounted onto a phone holder, that’s all well and good; but phone displays are a little on the small side, not to mention if you’re using Waze or any other navigation app with voice prompts, it can be hard to hear what your phone is saying especially when you’re on a busy road (or when your passengers are quite rowdy).
An in-dash car DVD player connects directly to your car’s sound system, and lets you hear everything that you need to hear from a navigation app.
Not to mention, you won’t have to fiddle around with a mobile device while driving- simply set the destination, and you’re good to go for the rest of the trip.
Speaking of navigation apps, of course you’re going to need a system that can run these apps. Our in-dash car DVD players here at Elinz are at the cutting edge when it comes to Android compatibility, running Android 9 OS’s for our new and improved head units.
Some OS’s and apps can be quite demanding on hardware; what you need to look for when it comes to utility with your in-dash head unit is some processing power. Before you purchase any, make sure that your car DVD player’s hardware runs with the latest chips to power its processes.
The rockchip px5 octa-core chip is one of the most powerful and compact hardware out there that can support powerful processes, something that isn’t so far off from a personal computer’s performance.
Compatibility
Of course, your in-dash head unit and car DVD player needs to be compatible with your vehicle. Look for units that offer a wide range of compatibility, or look for some that have supporting harness, especially for Nissan car DVD players.
When it comes to compatibility, WiFi functionality is also imperative. Make sure you have that functionality on your head unit to allow you access to a wide range of apps and functions that can give you the best driving experience.
GPS navigation is a must, too- you are, after all, driving a vehicle. While you have a mobile device that you can tether to the head unit, having something built-in as a backup is a great way to make sure that you have all points covered while you’re out on a long road trip.
There you have it! If you’re interested in getting top of the line head units for your car DVD players, we have an excellent selection here at Elinz. Check out our new arrivals and get yours today!
