Not always a long trip can be a pleasure. At the same time, not only the driver is exhausted, but also the passengers. Music bothers, like the same landscapes outside the window. Relax on the road and a long parking lot designed to help car TV. A small device will help to save nerves in traffic jams and stay up to date with the latest news. As a rule, all necessary accessories are included, including a car antenna for a TV. Therefore, there is nothing to buy separately.
Kinds
Car TV is distinguished by several criteria. You should understand it in them before buying a device.
- Standard. A small car TV, which is located on the dashboard. It can be powered from either 12 V or 220 V. In the second case, additional batteries are used. An automobile antenna for a TV is most often built into the body.
- Built in. Such TVs are mounted in headrests, protective visors and so on. They are small and powered by a car battery.
- Ceiling. The car TV in this case, as you might have guessed, is installed in the ceiling of the car. It is characterized by a wide viewing angle and compact size.
In addition to the presented species, there are several more, but they are not particularly popular with motorists. Often you can find a car digital TV, which, in addition to its primary task, performs several others. For example, there are models with a navigator. They will be not only pleasant, but also useful. Thanks to the large display, it is much more comfortable to follow the map. Car TV, the price of which starts from 2000 rubles, can be purchased at any electronics store.
The choice
We figured out the existing types of car TVs. Now let's look at the basic rules when choosing such an apparatus. Today this process is complicated by a huge number of manufacturers who are trying to impose their products. In order not to buy useless goods, follow these rules:
- decide on the dimensions. It should be based on the spaciousness of the car;
- Choose a model with an integrated tuner. Pay particular attention to the range of administration;
- Decide on the interfaces to connect.
TOP best
So, now you are familiar with the types of car TVs and the basic rules that will help you when choosing. It's time to consider several models that received positive reviews from car enthusiasts in 2016.
PhantomDTV 700B
A small car TV has a good delivery set and a set of necessary interfaces. It uses a 7-inch 16: 9 format image matrix. There are built-in speakers for good sound. To switch TV channels, you can use the buttons on the case or the remote control. Powered by a cigarette lighter. In addition, there is a built-in battery that provides autonomy for 2 hours. It has high viewing angles, the image does not "fade" in the sun. However, the clarity of the picture is not the highest, which can be attributed to the disadvantages of this model.
BBK LD1006TI
Compact car tv. Got a lot of advantages. The first plus that will please many motorists is the ability to install on any surface. The option to watch movies using a DVD drive cannot be ignored. For even greater convenience, the manufacturer added a USB input, which allows you to use memory cards. Screen size is 10 inches, resolution –852 x 480 pixels. This, by the way, is the main drawback of the model. The output image is not very detailed and bright. But the sound is worthy of praise.
VELAS VTV-704
Popular model with built-in TV tuner. Made by Chinese masters, which indicates a low build quality and affordable price. Comes with decent equipment, has all the necessary outputs and a connector for an external antenna. For compactness, a small display is installed, the diagonal of which is 7 inches. Like many competing models, it received a low resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. However, the graininess is noticeable only with careful consideration. Management is carried out by means of a remote control. I got good speakers that provide good sound.