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Has anyone seen one in the wild? Looks like the screens they're using for this generation are very nice. $2K option, but with a small child, it is a nice feature.
It's also a feature that is like seeing a unicorn. Not sure I understand why Lexus doesn't offer this feature on more of their vehicles.
I just got to see one in the wild. They are using the same screens that are in the LX which are HUGE! and sit about 12 inches from your face. As far as I can tell from the several build's I've seen this is a standalone option and isn't included in any packages. I'm honestly surprised I even saw one at all!
Just get a couple iPad Pro and a mount for each seat. Much more functional than rear seat entertainment systems. Since most things are streamed, through apps, and moving away from discs, tablets would be better than an outdated system that can only be used in the car.
Just get a couple iPad Pro and a mount for each seat. Much more functional than rear seat entertainment systems. Since most things are streamed, through apps, and moving away from discs, tablets would be better than an outdated system that can only be used in the car.
+1 on this.
we have a rear entertainment system before.
we got tired of buying DVDs and decided to simply use the ipad, and stream Disney junior for our 2 yr old.
So if the screens that Lexus provides could stream from a device...would that make it worth it? Is that even possible?
Looks like from their website, you can probably connect an Apple TV, but where would the internet come from? $40/month for MIFI hotspot or something, right?
(we both have grandfathered unlimited data plans with AT&T. Our iphones are not jailbroken, nor will they ever be....so no tethering)
So if the screens that Lexus provides could stream from a device...would that make it worth it? Is that even possible?
Looks like from their website, you can probably connect an Apple TV, but where would the internet come from? $40/month for MIFI hotspot or something, right?
(we both have grandfathered unlimited data plans with AT&T. Our iphones are not jailbroken, nor will they ever be....so no tethering)
Couldn't you use Personal Hotspot in Settings in iOS?
I put movies on a micro SD card and play them through my ipad air with an SD to lighting adapter. I have about 16 movies loaded on it at a time so I'm covered for long trips with my son.
Here's my setup for rear entertainment. 7" Samsung Tablet loaded with bunch of downloaded Youtube videos. This mount "barely" fits since the seats in my new RX is much thicker than the BMW X3 I previously had. yes its adjustable, but all the mount adjustments are max'd out and the tablet will point slightly upwards. Good idea to put a thin cloth between the mount and seat so it doesn't scratch the seat. If you have a tablet larger than the 7" one i got, i don't recommend this mount since the Lexus seat is too thick to accomodate a larger tablet.
How are you charging it? That's the dilemma. Yes, I agree that tablets are likely a better solution, in terms of storing much more videos and not having to deal with DVDs. Problem is, that looks terrible (no offense). Is there a rear seat car adapter charging plug? Lord knows my GX doesn't have one. (which is completely ridiculous)
Add to that, I don't take the tablet out of my vehicle at all. If it gets stolen....oh well. Which is another reason I laughed at everyone recommending 2 (two) iPad Pros. Yeah that would look sweet, but guarantee they're stolen in less than a week.
Still haven't seen a 4RX with the RSES. Unicorns.
Also, tablet batteries fail in the summer time, after they have heated up to 150 degrees all day.
How are you charging it? That's the dilemma. Yes, I agree that tablets are likely a better solution, in terms of storing much more videos and not having to deal with DVDs. Problem is, that looks terrible (no offense). Is there a rear seat car adapter charging plug? Lord knows my GX doesn't have one. (which is completely ridiculous)
Add to that, I don't take the tablet out of my vehicle at all. If it gets stolen....oh well. Which is another reason I laughed at everyone recommending 2 (two) iPad Pros. Yeah that would look sweet, but guarantee they're stolen in less than a week.
Still haven't seen a 4RX with the RSES. Unicorns.
Also, tablet batteries fail in the summer time, after they have heated up to 150 degrees all day.
I don't keep the tablets in the car since they're used at home. I think the longest i've watched a video was 2-3 hours so far and the battery only went down to 70%
How are you charging it? That's the dilemma. Yes, I agree that tablets are likely a better solution, in terms of storing much more videos and not having to deal with DVDs. Problem is, that looks terrible (no offense). Is there a rear seat car adapter charging plug? Lord knows my GX doesn't have one. (which is completely ridiculous)
Add to that, I don't take the tablet out of my vehicle at all. If it gets stolen....oh well. Which is another reason I laughed at everyone recommending 2 (two) iPad Pros. Yeah that would look sweet, but guarantee they're stolen in less than a week.
Still haven't seen a 4RX with the RSES. Unicorns.
Also, tablet batteries fail in the summer time, after they have heated up to 150 degrees all day.
Why would you need the tablets to be constantly mounted in the car? There are other uses for a tablet besides watching things from the backseat of a car. Is it really that hard to snap them into place when in use and storing them when not? It would literally take less than a minute. In regards to battery life, tablets can go for hours, and you can plug them into the 12V outlet if they need more juice. How often are the rear seat passengers watching something for several hours. Not to mention, if you have to move large items (I.e., luggage, unfoldable patio chairs, tables, etc.) in the RX and fold down the rear seats, then you have to worry about those large items slamming into your RSES screens that aren't removable when braking.
But if you think ancient tech (RSES probably doesn't even play Blu-Ray, no internet connectivity, no HDMI just AV input jacks, and probably isn't HD screen) is better than a tablet (that can go online, has games, and other better features) with somewhat decent looking mount, then ok...but I'm pretty sure kids (adults too) would rather have the additional features and portability of a tablet over the useless and expensive RSES. If the RSES was less than $1K, I could see and understand a bit if people got it, but at $2K...nope.
11-30-15, 08:32 AM
2016 RX with Rear Seat Entertainment
