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Old 02-11-2010, 12:00 PM
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I think they come with the Alpine screens. The screens are nice, but I'd be seriously worried about theft.
Thanks, I was just curious because I thought the mounts were cool and would work well for someone w/ active headrests. Headrest DVD recommednation - bimmerfest - BMW Forums After looking at the Alpine version again, I'd rather get something that can play DVD's individually so each kid can watch their own movie. Any headrest mounted TV/DVD simply requires lifting them up and out, so I don't think that Alpine kit is any harder or easier to steal that anyone elses. After someone broke into my M5 and literally took the entire console - OBD, heater controls and all, I've learned that if they want it, they'll get it.
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Old 02-12-2010, 07:54 PM
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I guess I should have been clearer. The security covers on the Invision screens make it look quite stealth. I suppose you could fashion a custom set to fit over the headrest AND the Alpine screens, but it might end up looking like the hunchback of Dingolfing.

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Thanks, I was just curious because I thought the mounts were cool. After looking at the screens again, I'd rather get something that plays DVD's individually so each kid can watch their own movie. Any headrest mounted TV/DVD simply requires lifting them up and out, so I don't think that Alpine kit is any harder or easier to steal.
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Old 02-12-2010, 08:49 PM
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I guess I should have been clearer. The security covers on the Invision screens make it look quite stealth. I suppose you could fashion a custom set to fit over the headrest AND the Alpine screens, but it might end up looking like the hunchback of Dingolfing.
While I've never seen either the ebay or the ones you mentioned in person, the ebay ones have an optional zipper cover on someone feels the need to hide them as well. With the positive reviews I've read, and being 1/7th the cost w/ more built-in features, I know which ones I'm going to get.
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