Many cars are now rolling off of the assembly line complete with some form of visual display. Often these are used in conjunction with an audio or navigational system but there are some displays that function more as part of an overall car PC system than with any one particular device.
If you currently have a manufacturer’s system installed in your car you may find that your options are limited without paying extra to have a custom screen put in. This is one reason why many individuals will not have a display screen installed by the manufacturer and will instead choose to put one in themselves. If you are someone who is considering this you may want to consider the following factors.
Is it large enough to see easily?
The size of your screen is important. It needs to be large enough that you can see the information clearly. Remember that the easier it is for you to see what the screen says, the less chance there is that your attention will waver and that an accident may take place. It is especially important if you have a larger vehicle such as a van or SUV as it will make it easier for people who are sitting in the back seats to be able to read the display.
Is it touch sensitive?
Touch screen technology is becoming easier to locate and is also coming down in price. You want to make sure that the visual display screen you choose also has touch screen technology as this will help you navigate between different devices or functions quickly and easily. This feature is especially important if you will have your visual display screen hooked up to a GPS as you may need to find a way to navigate between different functions or screens and it will be almost impossible to do so effectively if you do not have touch screen technology.
Is it able to interface with your devices?
If you have a number of different devices that the visual display will be interacting with you need to make sure they are compatible. Modern technology is making it easier for your visual display screen to interact with other devices that you will be using. It can be frustrating to get what you think is the perfect system only to find it will not work with your devices.
How to make sure you are choosing the best Visual Display screen for your car
Many cars are now rolling off of the assembly line complete with some form of visual display. Often
these are used in conjunction with an audio or navigational system but there are some displays that
function more as part of an overall car PC system than with any one particular device.
If you currently have a manufacturer’s system installed in your car you may find that your options are
limited without paying extra to have a custom screen put in. This is one reason why many individuals
will not have a display screen installed by the manufacturer and will instead choose to put one in
themselves. If you are someone who is considering this you may want to consider the following factors.
Is it large enough to see easily?
The size of your screen is important. It needs to be large enough that you can see the information
clearly. Remember that the easier it is for you to see what the screen says, the less chance there is that
your attention will waver and that an accident may take place. It is especially important if you have a
larger vehicle such as a van or SUV as it will make it easier for people who are sitting in the back seats to
be able to read the display.
Is it touch sensitive?
Touch screen technology is becoming easier to locate and is also coming down in price. You want
to make sure that the visual display screen you choose also has touch screen technology as this will
help you navigate between different devices or functions quickly and easily. This feature is especially
important if you will have your visual display screen hooked up to a GPS as you may need to find a way
to navigate between different functions or screens and it will be almost impossible to do so effectively if
you do not have touch screen technology.
Is it able to interface with your devices?
If you have a number of different devices that the visual display will be interacting with you need to
make sure they are compatible. Modern technology is making it easier for your visual display screen
to interact with other devices that you will be using. It can be frustrating to get what you think is the
perfect system only to find it will not work with your devices.
