DVD player with LCD monitor In-dash car stereos

The Bottom Line: The JVC KD-AVX33 offers a hatful of media and communications car-tech features in one device. Its small screen and elegant faceplate design make it a stylish piece of hardware, but its usability is slightly hampered by a slow processor and lack of a touch screen.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, On-screen menu, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, Flip-down faceplate, Dual-zone capability, Gold plated connectors, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 50 Watts x 4, DSP, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio

The Bottom Line: The innovative in-dash Alpine IVA-W205 provides a decent range of media playback options as well as a useful navigation service and a good Bluetooth calling interface when connected to Alpine's portable Blackbird GPS device.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, Built-in clock, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, In-dash unit integrated, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD, DVD-Audio

The Bottom Line: The Sony XAV-W1 is a stylish new entrant into the aftermarket in-car audiovisual market. Its SACD-playback ability will interest serious audiophiles, while its stunning display and intuitive media-selection interface will attract anyone looking for a user-friendly in-car media player.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Dual-zone capability, Rear-facing camera capability, 52 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, SACD, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD

The Bottom Line: The Jensen VM9312 is a capable in-car multimedia device. For those looking to play digital audio and video on the road, this system is a good value for the money.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, IPod compatible, ID3 tags support, 40 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R DL, Video CD, Kodak Picture CD

The Bottom Line: The Clarion MAX675VD was designed with digital-age drivers in mind. Its breadth of features and excellent functionality make it one of our favorite all-in-one in-car multimedia systems to date.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, IPod compatible, ID3 tags support, 50 Watts x 4, In-dash unit integrated, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

The Bottom Line: The Alpine IVA-W200 is a stylish, all-in-one, in-car multimedia unit with some impressive audio and video compatibility and control options. However, DVD picture quality is not great, and the external Bluetooth module is more trouble than it's worth.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, ID3 tags support, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

The Bottom Line: The Dual XDVD8182 is a multimedia receiver that will be liked by movie lovers but less welcomed by audiophiles due to its cumbersome iPod interface and lack of satellite radio capability.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, On-screen menu, IPod compatible, Reverse gear sensor, Dual-zone capability, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, In-dash unit integrated, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW

The Bottom Line: With its wide selection of media source inputs, the Jensen VM9511TS is a high-water mark for aftermarket stereo head units. Its separate media module takes up a lot of space, and at $800, it's pricey for an off-the-shelf system. Still, it blows factory-installed options out of the water in terms of value.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, On-screen menu, IPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Dual-zone capability, Rear-facing camera capability, 60 Watts x 4, TV tuner, CD player, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD

The Bottom Line: The Jensen VM9510TS is a versatile in-dash multimedia head unit with DVD- and TV-viewing capabilities. You get a variety of input options, some of which are easily accessible thanks to a dash-mountable breakout box.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, On-screen menu, JPEG photo playback from flash memory card, MPEG-4 video playback from flash memory card, 60 Watts x 4, TV tuner, Amplifier, CD player, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, CD, DVD, CD-R, DivX, SVCD, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD

The Bottom Line: With its multiple A/V connections and DVD/CD player, the Sony XAV-A1 is a very capable head unit. It's an attractive choice, if you can afford it.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, CD text, Dual-zone capability, 50 Watts x 4, In-dash unit integrated, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, Video CD