There’s an old stereotype to the effect that male drivers won’t ask for directions when they’re lost. If the cost of car GPS systems continues to drop, they may never have to. Unlike human beings, GPS receivers always know where they are, night or day, in any weather, no matter how remote the location.
The first question to address when looking at car DVD players is whether you’d prefer to purchase the receiver separately from the monitor, or purchase them together as part of a single unit. Receivers sold separately typically include other functions besides playing DVDs. For example, they may play CDs, MP3s, and videocassettes, as well.
The aftermarket in car audio systems is huge, and for good reason–car audio systems are surprisingly important to consumers. A number of studies have shown that listening to one’s favorite music reduces stress, which is exactly what today’s gridlocked commuters need the most. People who don’t want to make do with the car audio systems that come with their vehicles turn to aftermarket car audio systems to upgrade their rides.