|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
*Official* 6FL iPod/USB Thread
|
|
02-09-2007, 12:08 AM | #23 |
Captain
11
Rep 812
Posts |
It's not showing up for anybody. The reason may be that there's no price for it in the ordering system yet.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-09-2007, 05:29 AM | #24 |
Lieutenant General
427
Rep 12,276
Posts |
Correct. My CA told me that the price is still blocked for this. He said other March '07 additions show prices but not the 6FL yet. My hunch is that it will be $150-$300, and I'm hoping on the lower side.
__________________
I think it is bad luck to be superstitious |
Appreciate
0
|
02-09-2007, 10:12 AM | #26 |
New Member
1
Rep 20
Posts |
My question/hope is this....Does anybody know if there is improved functionality on the factory installed version? Specifically, the current version has these limitations:
1. I understand that in the current version (dealer installed), there is a limit to the number of songs that will display. I think the cutoff was somewhere around 200 songs, maybe 500. 2. Using the I-drive wheel to scroll through song/artist/etc. lists is notoriously slow and does not have the scroll acceleration feature that the ipod clickwheel has. Will the new version allow this? 3. When the ipod is in random shuffle mode, it only procedes to the next 'random' song if the current song is allowed to play to the end and the next song comes naturally. If you choose to skip to the next song, the random selection is negated and instead the next sequential song from the list will be selected. I see these as major drawbacks because these features add tremendously to the functionality of the ipod since a lot of its mojo comes from its abilities to browse and search complete lists quickly and efficiently, and its ability to play as a random song selected jukebox (with the ability to skip at will). Anybody know of any info on this? |
Appreciate
0
|
02-09-2007, 10:32 AM | #27 |
Lieutenant General
427
Rep 12,276
Posts |
smotpoker - Good questions! Until BMW gives someone a peek at the new system, I imagine these will remain a mystery. Since it is only about 20 days away from production, I would think some information and pricing would be forthcoming. I have it on my order but still don't know the price.
I think the first advantage will be that unlike the dealer installed option, it will not use the CD changer connection and will actually show "Albums, Playlists, Artists, etc." instead of CD1,CD2,... There may still be some limitations to the number of songs in the library... but honestly, I find that very cumbersome even on the iPod. I tend to keep a dozen or so playlists and then just change them around as moods change. Even being able to select Playlists and Albums from the iDrive screen would be a huge convinience to me. Let's hope that Mr. Spira is getting his hands on some information soon - although he may be sworn to secrecy for awhile and we'll have to respect that.
__________________
I think it is bad luck to be superstitious |
Appreciate
0
|
02-09-2007, 12:04 PM | #28 |
Captain
11
Rep 812
Posts |
Check JSpira's post earlier in this thread:
"One of the devices that can be connected is the iPod. Control is by digital means via USB to-serial cable using the proprietary Apple protocol. The monitor uses the iPod database and maps the functions of the iPod" If it truly maps ALL the iPod functions then it'll be great. But that remains to be seen. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-09-2007, 03:46 PM | #29 |
Private First Class
6
Rep 134
Posts
Drives: Black Beauty II
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: YYZ
|
where is the jack located - armrest, glove box?
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-09-2007, 06:31 PM | #32 |
Captain
11
Rep 812
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-09-2007, 11:02 PM | #33 |
Captain
11
Rep 812
Posts |
Here are some pictures:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...99#post8659599 The interesting thing is that (for the IPod) the audio apparently goes through the Aux jack and the USB just controls the iPod playback. |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 08:26 AM | #34 |
Lieutenant General
427
Rep 12,276
Posts |
jmonier - thanks! Awsome information. I can't help but wonder why BMW didn't make that iPod connection unit with "L" connectors, considering the low clearance when the console cover is closed.
__________________
I think it is bad luck to be superstitious |
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 05:17 PM | #35 | |
Private First Class
4
Rep 130
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2007 328i Sedan | Jet Black | Black Dakota | Aluminum Trim | Steptronic | Premium | Sport | Comfort Access | Xenon | Logic 7 | Clear Bra | Alarm | Chrome Tips | Black Lines | PIAA 6500K Angel Eyes | Nokya 7000K DRLs
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 05:32 PM | #36 | |
Captain
11
Rep 812
Posts |
Quote:
People have found that using the headphone out to the AUX gives poor quality (since it's designed for driving headphones). When they use a special cable that taps the line out in the dock connector to the AUX then it sounds fine. That said, if you use a USB hard drive with the iPod/USB interface then I believe that the BMW radio reads the hard drive just like it would read an MP3 CD and there would be no analog transfer through the interface. (Note that this option is not available with the dealer installed interface.) |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 06:29 PM | #37 |
Private First Class
4
Rep 130
Posts |
Here's another thought, can you lock the armrest? If not, then this could be an easy steal for a thief.
__________________
2007 328i Sedan | Jet Black | Black Dakota | Aluminum Trim | Steptronic | Premium | Sport | Comfort Access | Xenon | Logic 7 | Clear Bra | Alarm | Chrome Tips | Black Lines | PIAA 6500K Angel Eyes | Nokya 7000K DRLs
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 07:57 PM | #38 |
Private First Class
8
Rep 110
Posts |
It sounds from this forum that the dealer installed iPod Interface option has been superseded compltely by the new factory installed USB interface option? If not, can anyone point out the differences?
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 07:59 PM | #39 | |
Lieutenant General
427
Rep 12,276
Posts |
Quote:
You can't lock the armrest, but if they break into your car to begin with, I'm sure the glove box won't pose much more challenge. It still keeps it out of sight - so they would have to know it is there in the first place.
__________________
I think it is bad luck to be superstitious |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 08:24 PM | #40 | |
Freude am Fahren
349
Rep 5,254
Posts |
Quote:
No, it doesn´t, there IS no digital interface for the audio
__________________
Freude am Fahren.
Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-10-2007, 10:58 PM | #41 | |
Captain
11
Rep 812
Posts |
Quote:
It does seem that the factory option will do everything that the dealer installed will do and more but the exact details of operation are not yet known so there might be details in which the new unit falls short. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-11-2007, 05:54 AM | #42 |
Private First Class
8
Rep 110
Posts |
I've emailed my dealer in the UK as my car is currently on order with the iPod interface rather than the USB and I might want to switch. He has passed on this to the UK BMW Product Manager so hopefully I'll know exactly what the deal is soon. Will post what ever he comes back with here.
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-13-2007, 11:59 AM | #43 |
Private First Class
8
Rep 110
Posts |
iPod Info from Dealer as promised
This is on option 6FL I received from my UK Dealer today - copied out of an offical BMW PDF Document...
BMW Group VZ-42 December, 20th 2006 Announcement: Compatible Apple iPod Devices and MP3Player With the new option „USB-Audio-Interface“ (option 6FL) the following mp3 players can be connected to the vehicle and operated via the control elements in the vehicle from March 07: • Apple: iPod devices of the 4th (with Click Wheel) and 5th generation (iPod Video), as well as iPod devices with colour display (including iPod photo). • Apple: iPod nano of the 1st und 2nd generation. • Apple: iPod mini of the 1st und 2nd generation • Creative: Nomad MuVo TX SE. • Maxfield: G-Flash. • Philips: SA177. • Teac: MP-500-1G-BT. • TrekStor: i.Beat organix and i.Beat vision. For further information please refer to the upcoming release of the Product Information USB that is expected to be provided in the Marketing Portal in January 2007. Relevant Documents: ProductInformationUSB_News |
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|