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Armrest video monitor for rear seat entertainment

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by osa, Feb 4, 2011.

  1. osa

    osa New Member

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    So I'm really concerned with the safety issue of replacing the headrest and currently searching for other alternative ways to entertain my child in the rear seat.

    I've been driving with a pinned piece of paper to my rood to see if I get enough rear visibility, and meanwhile I came across this solution that is installed over the armrest. Did anybody try that? It doesn't seem to be popular in the US for whatever reason.

    It is not a portable unit, it's wired.

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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Looks like the front seats are wearing a sports bra...
     
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    Where did you see it for sale? Thanks............
     
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    The armrest in the Prius is pretty narrow... I can't see more than a 5" monitor fitting there. What about a thin monitor on the back of the front seat?
     
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    Well, I personally see it causing a safety issue. None of those were tested as real cars do. Especially considering the fact new prius' have active head restraints (though after doing some research that shouldn't be a problem, but again, wasn't rested by anybody).
     
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    I actually first saw it at one of the oversee's sites and then simply tried to search ebay and there are a lot of them listed there. Check it out yourself.
     
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    The leg stand forks by which the unit is attached to your car's armrest can be adjusted to fit widths from 160 mm ~ 230 mm. 8.5 Inch TFT LCD. So the monitor will fit easily, it's the fork that might be just a little bit too big, but I'm sure there are ways around it as there is plenty of room (i measured) and might simply require some "padding" in between.
     
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    Replace the headrests with ones with video/audio - just a thought...
     
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    I was actually thinking attached to the seat not the headrest.