Need a recommendation ASAP!

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Forum Name: Mobile Video, GPS, and Navigation
Forum Discription: Mobile Video Head Units, DVD Players, LCD and TFT Monitors, Navigation, GPS, PS2, PS3, XBox, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=10584
Printed Date: March 18, 2026 at 5:01 PM

Topic: Need a recommendation ASAP!

Posted By: ActiveTuning
Subject: Need a recommendation ASAP!
Date Posted: March 08, 2003 at 10:11 AM

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima. I want to put 5.6" TFT LCDs in the headrests but want to go as cheap as possible in terms of the monitors. What's the best bang for the buck?

Also, I talked to my install guy, and he said a lot of the cheaper ones come with sh*tty mounting hardware, and that can make a big difference in terms of the final look. So I guess the mounting hardware I need to take into consideration as well.

Thanks in advance, your help is much appreciated :)

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Posted By: ActiveTuning
Date Posted: March 08, 2003 at 10:14 AM

If I'm at a car show, and I have these running:

- Underbody kit neons
- Headrest TVs
- Stereo with amp/12" sub/capacitor
- xBox

What's the best way to keep these on while leaving the car off.....Is there a way to do this?

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Posted By: ActiveTuning
Date Posted: March 08, 2003 at 10:15 AM

That is, without draining the battery ;)

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: March 09, 2003 at 4:54 PM

For the show use a regulated power supply or a large charger for the battery. As far as cheap monitors, you can get cheap ones off eBay for about $79

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: ActiveTuning
Date Posted: March 09, 2003 at 6:54 PM

Jeff,

Any idea where I can get that (recommendations on model, etc)? And around what estimated price range...In general, how long would the power supply last?

As for cheap monitors, I did see cheap ones on eBay...but I don't want to get something absolutely horrible...I guess rather than the CHEAPEST, I'm looking for the best "bang for the buck". Any ideas/suggestions?

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Posted By: Two_Cold
Date Posted: March 09, 2003 at 7:41 PM

Many of those cheap monitors on eBay not only come with poor mounting hardware but also cheap displays. Becareful what you buy. I recommend you see the display in person before you buy. The cheap displays often can only be seen straight on and in medium to no light. Mid day in a car bleaches out the display so you cannot see it.
In a nutshell, they are terrible.