What is the best TV in motion option

[r207]

i have just purchased a 09/10 xdrive35d and want to know the best option for tv in motion.

i want something that is fairly easy to install

thanks

Ross

[King]

Best option is no TV while in motion...safe and the way it was intended to be! Nav-tv sells a module that's very easy to install but it will cost you over $600!

[JCL]

Best response to this question (copied from another site):

Cut off the seat belts, and remove the airbags. Then, the TV will work automatically while driving. (And if you get the windshield and all side windows tinted, the screen reflections will be reduced, improving the viewing experience.) Yes, it is technically possible. Yes, offenders should be prosecuted.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by JCL

B Yes, it is technically possible. Yes, offenders should be prosecuted.

I assume it is illegal in most states. In Illinois:

"HB 960Mandates that a vehicle equipped with visual media technology cannot be operated if the technology is on and the screen is visible from the driver's seat. Which means if someone has one of those video screens to play movies in the car, it better not be in the driver's line of sight. "

Not to be overly dramatic, but it would not be good if the EMT's or Policeman pulling you out of a wrecked X5 noticed Batman playing on the display, particularly if someone died.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by Penguin

I assume it is illegal in most states.

it is also illegal in Australia, where the original poster is from.

[AVATT]

I bought my BMW56CAN from TVNAV2GO out of New York for $400. It is also a newer version than NAV-TV's. It has PIP for our 8.8 Screens. If you couple the CAN with NAV-TV's VehicleDock, you can play videos off your IPOD and control the IPOD thru the I-Drive and steering wheel.

See my thread:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...hicledock.html

You can also find the CAN's at Alibaba.com for as low as $290 but be very weary of the source ... lots of scammers.

[berniec]

Originally Posted by Penguin

I assume it is illegal in most states. In Illinois:

"HB 960Mandates that a vehicle equipped with visual media technology cannot be operated if the technology is on and the screen is visible from the driver's seat. Which means if someone has one of those video screens to play movies in the car, it better not be in the driver's line of sight. "

Not to be overly dramatic, but it would not be good if the EMT's or Policeman pulling you out of a wrecked X5 noticed Batman playing on the display, particularly if someone died.

would have to prove it was on prior to the crash and not caused by the impact itself and/or objects flying around inside the cabin. not something that can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by berniec

would have to prove it was on prior to the crash and not caused by the impact itself and/or objects flying around inside the cabin. not something that can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt

That would be up to a jury. I would not want to bet either way. Please note that in civil cases the criteria, I believe, is not "beyond a reasonable doubt," but, "preponderance of evidence."

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by JCL

Best response to this question (copied from another site):

Cut off the seat belts, and remove the airbags. Then, the TV will work automatically while driving. (And if you get the windshield and all side windows tinted, the screen reflections will be reduced, improving the viewing experience.) Yes, it is technically possible. Yes, offenders should be prosecuted.

I agree with this 100%. The last thing I need is someone trying to change the TV settings because their kids are screaming that they have seen this episode of the Wiggles already while they are also talking on their cell phone and the GPS is barking out orders on the road at the same time as me.

[r207]

wow take it easy guys, its not as if im going to watch tv while im driving....its for the passengers

anyway i know its illegal and yes every car that i own has tv in motion so it a risk im prepared to take

ill check out the tvandnav2go one and see what i come up with,