Thanks orion for the info about the tiny monitor. that is a good
price on what looks to be a high quality product. Here is
a question: In auto use, a brightness and/or tint button
is often useful, for obvious reasons. Do you think this monitor has such a feature?

I bought $170 camera with "power buy" group. One of the
nice features of this camera is that it reverses the image
so you don't have to make monitor do that. I'm waiting
on installation b/c I am trying to decide on monitor, here
are the two options I'm considering:

1. tiny monitor like aforementioned one, neatly fitted to
fit in fuzzy hole. Power/wiring/on off button so that
no hanging wires are visible. this $80 model is what
I would buy.

2. larger 5" screen with TV TUNER. This would force
me to move the monitor to the cig lighter area.
the tv tuner feature appeals to me--I can just see myself
explaining to the cop why I was driving erratically "The
winner of Survivor Amazon was about to be announced..."
(no i don't watch that one)

This 2nd option forces me to have
some wires hanging around, as I would not permanently
install tv but instead just use cig lighter as power.
I've identified two tvs' GPX brand and Frye's , both
about $180.

I have perception that backup camera image would be useful
for general driving, to help with the blind spots caused by
pillar. I'm getting vibes that this is incorrect, the range is just
not wide enough.

In the meantime I'm having fun around the house and
my porch with a small portable 2" tv and my new camera.
I'm noticing a glare caused by the numerous LCD lights and am wondering if this will be a problem.

I hope that anyone who has any ideas on my issues/questions
will respond. I'm always open for suggestions. Unlike some
people, I don't look at every mod installation as a contest!
(It's is harmless joke people--please don't get offended.)

Lori