Difference between std windshield and one for use with "rear view camera"?

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    Have to replace the v's windshield. Everywhere I call they ask if the car has a rear view camera or not to select the right windshield. What is the difference?
     
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    Probably where the little black dots are. If there's a camera, they'd block its view.
     
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    This is the front windshield and the camera is in the rear hatch and the display is in the dash.
     
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    There's a forward facing camera in the area of the rear view mirror for the Lane Keep Assist.
     
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    Actually that would make sense. This is an example from the Safelite wesite after entering year and model:

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    You might do Safelite a favor and tell them that the question is poorly worded if you're asking for a windshield to be replaced. They should be asking if there's a forward looking camera.
     
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    Your right. I might go by and ask in person even though I am going with a local business for $265 rather than $358 plus taxes.
     
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