dvd in motion
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At the risk of being called all sorts of names I have to ask why do you want to do this?
The inability to watch the DVD while moving is a safety measure so as not to create yet another driver distraction while moving. In my province tampering with it could be considered a violation. It is the same with my nav. I can voice load a destination but not manually while moving.
If you want it for your kids to watch movies why not buy a portable DVD with jacks for two headsets and hang it from the headrest and leave the system as is for yourself. If the wife wants to watch then she can sit in the back with the kids.
The inability to watch the DVD while moving is a safety measure so as not to create yet another driver distraction while moving. In my province tampering with it could be considered a violation. It is the same with my nav. I can voice load a destination but not manually while moving.
If you want it for your kids to watch movies why not buy a portable DVD with jacks for two headsets and hang it from the headrest and leave the system as is for yourself. If the wife wants to watch then she can sit in the back with the kids.
Alex.currie44, I think only guys with 2001 SLK320's question the wisdom of this.
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At the risk of being called all sorts of names I have to ask why do you want to do this?
The inability to watch the DVD while moving is a safety measure so as not to create yet another driver distraction while moving. In my province tampering with it could be considered a violation. It is the same with my nav. I can voice load a destination but not manually while moving.
If you want it for your kids to watch movies why not buy a portable DVD with jacks for two headsets and hang it from the headrest and leave the system as is for yourself. If the wife wants to watch then she can sit in the back with the kids.
The inability to watch the DVD while moving is a safety measure so as not to create yet another driver distraction while moving. In my province tampering with it could be considered a violation. It is the same with my nav. I can voice load a destination but not manually while moving.
If you want it for your kids to watch movies why not buy a portable DVD with jacks for two headsets and hang it from the headrest and leave the system as is for yourself. If the wife wants to watch then she can sit in the back with the kids.
). I'm concerned not only about that but what would happen, for example, if an accident occurred (whether my fault or not) and the insurance company somehow found out about the modification and refused to settle a claim,... especially in the worst case, if there was injury/liability. I'm also concerned because my car is under warranty and I would worry about the dealer/MB not covering this or that. Having said all that, I'm not a subscriber to the 'nanny state' either. I think there are entirely too many regulations controlling what we do. People should be able to make some decisions on their own. There is, of course, a fine line to consider when public safety is at risk. I'm not a fan of making texting legal while driving 
(OT: amazingly, I understand MA approved to reinstitute the gas pump clip to allow pumping gas without having to hold the lever constantly. I mean, really!). Anyway, there's nothing to really prevent people from doing this mod and I really like some of the features it offers. I guess I just have to trust that people will be aware of the inherent safety (and other) issues related to it.
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Well, it is like this and ice cream. I don't like Chocolate as I prefer vanilla. Frank, prefers Strawberry over Vanilla and Steve perfects neither. So, thinking about it logically. We all have different needs likes and preferences. It is up to the individual. I prefer being able to enjoy looking over and seeing what I am listing to for a brief glimpse but who in their right mind who has a NAVIGATION system, wouldn't want to vocally send commands to their Navigation while moving long the freeway? It only makes sense. Why would you want to pull over (possibly get hit by sitting on the side of the freeway) to change the information on the Navigation, when you could just tell it (without looking I might add)? It makes a lot of sense to me. Plus, who really cares, I mean really??? I know I wouldn't give my mother that ability to distract her with it. She has a hard enough time not running into anything without any distractions, such as just driving. I would say it has to do with your ability to walk, talk and chew gum at the same time. If you know your unable to do so (which most people don't) then it is not for everyone. I personally have the ability to multi-task without issue. That being said. It is only for certain people with the ability to do things others cant. I can, so I do. Other that cant, shouldn't. Plain and simple. Now if your Government has nothing better to do than worry about what is functional on your cars infotainment system, then it has to much idle time on its hands and needs to find something useful to do.
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Well, it is like this and ice cream. I don't like Chocolate as I prefer vanilla. Frank, prefers Strawberry over Vanilla and Steve perfects neither. So, thinking about it logically. We all have different needs likes and preferences. It is up to the individual. I prefer being able to enjoy looking over and seeing what I am listing to for a brief glimpse but who in their right mind who has a NAVIGATION system, wouldn't want to vocally send commands to their Navigation while moving long the freeway? It only makes sense. Why would you want to pull over (possibly get hit by sitting on the side of the freeway) to change the information on the Navigation, when you could just tell it (without looking I might add)? It makes a lot of sense to me. Plus, who really cares, I mean really??? I know I wouldn't give my mother that ability to distract her with it. She has a hard enough time not running into anything without any distractions, such as just driving. I would say it has to do with your ability to walk, talk and chew gum at the same time. If you know your unable to do so (which most people don't) then it is not for everyone. I personally have the ability to multi-task without issue. That being said. It is only for certain people with the ability to do things others cant. I can, so I do. Other that cant, shouldn't. Plain and simple. Now if your Government has nothing better to do than worry about what is functional on your cars infotainment system, then it has to much idle time on its hands and needs to find something useful to do.
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I agree to a point. I don't think it's as simple as you say. In any case, I'm glad my government has a law banning texting while driving (or operating trains, etc). I just don't trust people to do the right thing in some cases. Knowing where to draw the line is not an easy task.
As to pulling off the side of a freeway to program a destination, of course that is insane and as much as risk as watching a DVD while driving. That is what voice control is about.
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And that is why there is Socialism and Capitalism. You are allowed to have your voice heard in a Capitalistic society,were you have no choice in a Socialistic society. That is why I am happy I live where I do. I am happy your happy to live where you live. That is what the world is all about. I am glad the police aren't over my shoulder every time a go to take a restroom break.
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And that is why there is Socialism and Capitalism. You are allowed to have your voice heard in a Capitalistic society,were you have no choice in a Socialistic society. That is why I am happy I live where I do. I am happy your happy to live where you live. That is what the world is all about. I am glad the police aren't over my shoulder every time a go to take a restroom break.
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And that is why there is Socialism and Capitalism. You are allowed to have your voice heard in a Capitalistic society,were you have no choice in a Socialistic society. That is why I am happy I live where I do. I am happy your happy to live where you live. That is what the world is all about. I am glad the police aren't over my shoulder every time a go to take a restroom break.
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No one is confusing anything. My best friend lives in Canada and we speak every single day , sometime two and three times a day and it isn't the same as any other form of Government. He loves it and has lived there his entire life but he knows the difference. All the internet is government run, titles to cars are not issued, that is on the insurance card, and it goes on and on. I am not knocking it, I am was just saying. We in the US have it pretty damn well compared to the rest of the world and most people take it for granted. I digress. We have the CHOICE to have Video in Motion without being fined or put in jail and don't have to look over our shoulders about trivial things ( that is what my friend in Canada says, "It's a great Police state". "NUFF" said. (I still don't understand Urban slang).
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From: A Dutchy Living in Marseille, France
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indeed it's so the passenger can watch a DVD on a long drive.
however this doesn't happen very often, hence 160 eur is a bit steep for me.
however this doesn't happen very often, hence 160 eur is a bit steep for me.
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I have no desire to buy this product, but I see why it is popular. I bet it has an off-road use only disclaimer.
Those preaching about the legality of using this product need to understand that many (legal) products are capable of being used outside the law. Even our cars are capable of breaking speed limits. It's up to the driver to be responsible.
Government "laws" are just rules to be broken; nature's laws are real. Try breaking a law of physics some time.
Those preaching about the legality of using this product need to understand that many (legal) products are capable of being used outside the law. Even our cars are capable of breaking speed limits. It's up to the driver to be responsible.
Government "laws" are just rules to be broken; nature's laws are real. Try breaking a law of physics some time.
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DVD In motion
I found some info/reviews on the MnWorld forums about http://www.dvdinmotion.com/ , but not that much, so still somewhat
reluctant to buy.
does anyone here have experience..?
reluctant to buy.
does anyone here have experience..?
Yes it is working very good on my car 2014 E350 4matic. You can used any function that you need during the time your car in motion like watch movie, use Navigation to find address without stop your car to enter the address.
just purchase to that website, they will ask your car vin number than they send you the link. download and burn to cd/dvd than insert dvd into your Car's DVD player it will installing the software, just follow the instruction came a long with software when you purchase it.
It not that hard to do it. Some how if you don't like it you can place the DVD navigation disk came with your car and it will be reset to Factory default (OEM setting)
Have fun and enjoy with it, how ever don't let it distract you when you driving it is your own risky and your safety .
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From: A Dutchy Living in Marseille, France
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I never did it in the end cos find it too expensive.
Especially since i have a 3 year lease and can not take it with me
to the next car.
Especially since i have a 3 year lease and can not take it with me
to the next car.
