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A vehicle includes a ceiling, a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle and a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position. The video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle. The base

A vehicle includes a ceiling, a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle and a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position. The video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle. The base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively cou

The invention claimed is: 1. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and wherein the first hinge also includes a safety lock preventing movement of the video system from the storage position to the use position. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the base further includes a second hinge permitting rotation of the video system about an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the first hinge. 3. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and wherein edges of the video system are exposed with no surrounding structure when in its storage position. 4. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and wherein the video system includes a housing in which a video monitor and video source are housed, the housing depending from the base shaped and dimensioned for selectively attachment to the cradle. 5. The vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the base includes a means for pivoting the video monitor. 6. A vehicle, comprising: a ceiling; a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and further including a cover for covering the cradle when it is not in use, the cover being substantially flush with the headliner and conforming with a profile thereof. 7. The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the cover includes a light. 8. The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the cover includes a power source. 9. The vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the cradle is substantially flush with a headliner of the vehicle. 10. An entertainment system for a vehicle, comprising: a cradle secured within a ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and wherein the first hinge also includes a safety lock preventing movement of the video system from the storage position to the use position. 11. The entertainment system according to claim 10, wherein the base further includes a second hinge permitting rotation of the video system about an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the first hinge. 12. An entertainment system for a vehicle, comprising: a cradle secured within a ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and wherein edges of the video system are exposed with no surrounding structure when in its storage position. 13. An entertainment system for a vehicle, comprising: a cradle secured within a ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position, the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and wherein the video system includes a housing in which a video monitor and video source are housed, the housing depending from a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively attachment to the cradle. 14. The entertainment system according to claim 13, wherein the base includes a means for pivoting the video monitor. 15. An entertainment system for a vehicle, comprising: a cradle secured within a ceiling of the vehicle; a video system selectively secured to the cradle for movement between a use position and a storage position the video system includes a base shaped and dimensioned for selectively coupling with the cradle, the base includes a first hinge facilitating rotation of the video system, wherein the first hinge includes a tensioning mechanism controlling vibration of the video system as the vehicle moves and allowing for controlled positioning of the video system at a variety of angular orientations by simply releasing and reapplying the tensioning mechanism; and further including a cover for covering the cradle when it is not in use, the cover being substantially flush with a headliner of the vehicle and conforming with a profile thereof. 16. The entertainment system according to claim 15, wherein the cover includes a light. 17. The entertainment system according to claim 15, wherein the cover includes a power source. 18. The entertainment system according to claim 15, wherein the cradle is substantially flush with a headliner of the vehicle.