14 DAY TRIAL // Audivox has released quite a few car audio accessories over time, and for CES 2011, they've prepared yet another interesting surprise, namely their first-ever car Blu-ray player. As Audivox informs us, the AVDBR1, an aftermarket product, gets installed under the seat or in a storage compartment in the vehicle and connects to a monitor installed in the car by using either the HDMI, composite or component output the device comes equipped with.
Its super-slim form factor allows users to easily install it within a vehicle, either on horizontal or vertical directions, while its built-in blue LED light is used for shedding some much needed light on the slot load disc area and button array.
In order to get the necessary power, the AVDBR1 taps into a 2-pin, 12-volt connector to the vehicle's accessory power source, while also offering remote control capabilities (a full function IR remote is included in the sales package, complete with an 18 foot long IR extension, that provides quite an impressive level of installation versatility).
"We developed the AVDBR1 in response to the consumer preference for Blu-ray Discs in their home entertainment systems. This mobile solution will allow them to maintain a single video collection that works both in the vehicle and at home," said Tom Malone, president of Audiovox Electronics Corporation.
"There are more than 1,600 Blu-ray titles and over 190 BD-Live content titles available in the United States today and Blu-ray content will continue to grow every year. Once again we believe we will lead the way in mobile entertainment by providing consumers with a product that connects their home lifestyle to their mobile environment," Malone concluded.
According to Audiovox, their AVDBR1 automotive Blu-ray Disc player has an MSRP of 349.99 US dollars and should become available via the company's usual retail channels in the spring of 2011.