Susan Campbell: Think about this a moment, and then look
into the shining faces of your loved ones. You didn't opt for the
DVD option on the minivan, did you? And you will be trapped for
hours in an area roughly the size of a kitchen table with the
people who know how to push your buttons better than
anyone.
If you have kids, a DVD option is a wise investment.
Of course if you're even more sadistic than your children and know how to push their buttons, you may enjoy the no-DVD, no-air conditioning vehicle. In fact, you may opt for the sub-compact. You can use the savings to pay for more gas and cheap motels! ;-)
Though we didn't go with the DVD option when we purchased our mini-van, we quickly purchased a TV/Video Player combo. We then replaced that with a TV/DVD combo. Best add-on investment we've /ever/ made. Highly recommended.
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