E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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rear headrest monitors

Besides the original mercedes rear monitors (on the back of the center console) we already offered in the past (at 2500USD installed for most colors and 2000USD for charcoal as long as stock lasts), we will also be offering headrest monitors in the near future...

Depending on what one has and what one wants, there are different possibilities available...
We will be offering fully integrated 7 inch monitors (5 inch screens are available as well but as the price difference isn't that big, I don't think these are interesting) that will be installed into/onto the car's headrest wth the wiring going through the headrest pole (out of sight).
The set will come with 2 wireless headphones and with either a region free DVD player OR a video adapter to connect the screens to the comand (IF a EURO comand WITH video connections is installed already).
The monitors get connected to a control unit that allows up to 3 screens to be connected to it (depending on the setup) and 3 video-in sources. The set also uses a power distributor that has several 12V outlets for the screens and video-in sources and has one 9V outlet for a possible playstation 1. This power distributor will automatically switch off all power outlets once the car's voltage drops below 11.4 volt in order not te get stuck with a dead battery.

This set can be used in combination with euro spec comands and US spec comands...A complete set including installation will cost 4000USD...I will post some pictures tomorow...after finishing the install in a E220CDI.

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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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...some pictures...

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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Woohoo! Thanks for posting this. I might consider it myself in the future...
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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I am interested in either- Prices?
He listed $400 for the complete install.
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Old Jan 22, 2005 | 10:58 PM
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that was $4000..you forgot a zero..
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by marksatex
I am interested in either- Prices? Install Where?
The center console install is ONLY possible in combination with a euro comand that has video connectors...it is not possible in combination with a US spec comand or some of the euro comands that don't have a video connector.

Prices: see my first post.

where:..where ever I will be...which varies a lot.

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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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I am interested in the Center mounted and a integrated phone. PM Me Please. Where are you?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 05:49 AM
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I am interested in the Center mounted and a integrated phone. PM Me Please. Where are you?
I am based in the Netherlands but travel around a fair bit...I will be in Houston early february...that is not too far from where you live...mail me at Steve@MBenzNL.com when interested in anything.

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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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$4000!!!!! No way would I spring for that. Go aftermarket and save yourself quite a bundle.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:21 AM
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Who makes them for W211?

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$4000!!!!! No way would I spring for that. Go aftermarket and save yourself quite a bundle.
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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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This is a cheap alternative in the UK - around $485 for 2 screens, brackets and DVD and infra red headphones.

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name

But to an extent then you get what you pay for as you see the wire to each screen - that said I am delighted with the set up and it can move from car to car - and most of the wire hides behind the seat squabs.

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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by marc777
This is a cheap alternative in the UK - around $485 for 2 screens, brackets and DVD and infra red headphones.

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name

But to an extent then you get what you pay for as you see the wire to each screen - that said I am delighted with the set up and it can move from car to car - and most of the wire hides behind the seat squabs.

Marc
From what I was told, it is pretty easy to hide the wires down the headrest pole and back of the seats. There are two screws on the back of the seats at the bottom where your feet go..
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by marc777
This is a cheap alternative in the UK - around $485 for 2 screens, brackets and DVD and infra red headphones.
...I wouldn't want my kids to be hit by something like that incase of an accident...

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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 03:59 AM
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...I wouldn't want my kids to be hit by something like that incase of an accident...

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Ah, is that what that thing in July is all about...

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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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Ah, is that what that thing in July is all about...
nope

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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Very interesting!

Good features, but just little too expensive.....

Is it because the parts is expensive or ??
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Have any one tried to cut hole in the headrest for the screen and maybe have images of the job ? How is the wiring from the screen done ?
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