The redesigned 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, shown here, will have two separate DVD screens, allowing second and third row occupants each to have their choice of entertainment.
Let's say you're in the market for a Honda Odyssey minivan. It's an excellent choice for families, so long as you steer clear of the DVD option. Honda charges $1,300 for a ceiling-mounted movie player, a fold-down nine-inch screen and a pair of wireless headphones. All for the luxury of having the screen fold back up into the headliner once the brood is done watching Shrek 5.
A nine-inch portable DVD player bought at Best Buy costs about $180. Throw in two pairs of headphones and the price creeps up to $200. And like the portable GPS unit, you can take this handheld movie theater with you wherever you go.
The Verdict: Save the $1,000 and go for the portable. Then you can buy all the DVDs the kids want.