Portable DVD system released for the E90 (from BMW)

Scott Carpenter · 11-04-2005, 11:21 AM

BMW aftersales is pleased to announce a new portable DVD system for the 3 Series (E90) This system features a portable DVD player with a 10.2" TFT screen that can be docked into the headliner of the vehicle or removed for use on the go. The docking station securely attaches the DVD player to the headliner and is equipped with an infrated audio transmitter, reading lights, and AV inputs to connect
external devices such as a game system, Two wireless headphones are included with the system. The docking station also charges the DVD player's internal battery when the vehicle is running and is available in light grey only.

The DVD player is compatible with DVD, CD, MP3, WMA, and JPG formats. A padded carrying case is also included in the kit to protect the DVD player when it is not being used in the vehicle.

Parts Information---- :rocks:

DVD PLAYER KIT ------ 65-12-0-398-187 MSRP 1890.00

DOCKING STATION ------ 65-12-0-398-174 MSRP 410.00

INSTALLATION KIT ------ 65-12-0-398-189 MSRP 250.00

POWER CABLE (US) ------ 65-12-0-405-116 MSRP 9.20

ALARM SYSTEM CONVERSION KIT* ------------ 65-12--402-516 MSRP 25.00
ULTRA SONIC MODULE* ----------------------- 65-75-6-974-371 MSRP 200.00
COVER GRAY* -------------------------------- 51-44-7-075-109 MSRP 6.50
COVER BEIGE* -------------------------------51-44-7-075-110 MSRP 6.50
COVER BLACK* ------------------------------ 51-44-7-919-702 MSRP 6.50

* only for vehicles equipped with an alarm system.

IMPORTANT: THIS SYSTEM IS FOR E90 ONLY AND DOES NOT FIT THE E91.

Suggested installation time for this accessory is 4.5hrs.

afocoryw20 · 11-04-2005, 11:24 AM

Do you have any pics??

Scott Carpenter · 11-04-2005, 11:28 AM

i don't know how to?

LEDZEP · 11-04-2005, 11:41 AM

Where would it go? Behind the sunroof you have the central lights/alarm box... by the time you put it behind that, no one would be able to see it. This would almost HAVE to be for Euro cars without a sunroof.

silverado · 11-04-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tape

i don't know how to?

Then you should change your avatar

Scott Carpenter · 11-04-2005, 01:12 PM

EVO_S4 · 11-04-2005, 01:19 PM

I'm guessing this is what it should look like(euro version)

Scott Carpenter · 11-04-2005, 01:40 PM

Here is the BMW Marketing Bulletin... All US E90's come with sunroofs and i'm being told by BMW that this is for the USA E90.
with sunroof. so I guess i will have to buy one and install it.

saalim · 11-04-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tape

BMW aftersales is pleased to announce a new portable DVD system for the 3 Series (E90) This system features a portable DVD player with a 10.2" TFT screen that can be docked into the headliner of the vehicle or removed for use on the go. The docking station securely attaches the DVD player to the headliner and is equipped with an infrated audio transmitter, reading lights, and AV inputs to connect
external devices such as a game system, Two wireless headphones are included with the system. The docking station also charges the DVD player's internal battery when the vehicle is running and is available in light grey only.

The DVD player is compatible with DVD, CD, MP3, WMA, and JPG formats. A padded carrying case is also included in the kit to protect the DVD player when it is not being used in the vehicle.

Parts Information---- :rocks:

DVD PLAYER KIT ------ 65-12-0-398-187 MSRP 1890.00

DOCKING STATION ------ 65-12-0-398-174 MSRP 410.00

INSTALLATION KIT ------ 65-12-0-398-189 MSRP 250.00

POWER CABLE (US) ------ 65-12-0-405-116 MSRP 9.20

ALARM SYSTEM CONVERSION KIT* ------------ 65-12--402-516 MSRP 25.00
ULTRA SONIC MODULE* ----------------------- 65-75-6-974-371 MSRP 200.00
COVER GRAY* -------------------------------- 51-44-7-075-109 MSRP 6.50
COVER BEIGE* -------------------------------51-44-7-075-110 MSRP 6.50
COVER BLACK* ------------------------------ 51-44-7-919-702 MSRP 6.50

* only for vehicles equipped with an alarm system.

IMPORTANT: THIS SYSTEM IS FOR E90 ONLY AND DOES NOT FIT THE E91.

Suggested installation time for this accessory is 4.5hrs.

$2800 for the entire mod!!!! I'd rather nail my laptop to the roof!!!!

ZenDriver · 11-04-2005, 01:51 PM

$1899? WTF?

I've never understood how the automotive industry just fucks people. You can buy a Dell laptop with a bigger screen that does a lot more then just play some DVDs for $500.

Nav systems are even worse, take the tech out of a 3 year old laptop, a $50 GPS receiver and some map software- all of which you could slap together at Fry's Electronics for less then $600- and it suddenly becomes a $2000 option.

BMW is raping people on this stuff.

e90driver · 11-04-2005, 02:14 PM

I know this wouldn't help passengers when the car is being driven, But why doesn't BMW allow you to watch DVD's on the i-drive screen if the car is parked?! All the hardware is there, would it really be that much more work to add some simple software.

MB330 · 11-04-2005, 02:25 PM

Lexus has this option only when car is parking

E90Fleet · 11-04-2005, 02:29 PM

This has been out since the E90 launch. Unless the USA delayed introduction.

Please note those numbers are fro region 1 players (USA ect ) and for cars with sunroof.

Ask your dealer for the correct one for your country and model

abc · 11-04-2005, 02:32 PM

yep... gotta give the buyer some logical bang for the buck w/ it comes to features... materials like wood, finish, give the manufacturer some slack, you're buying a lux car, but when you withhold a 'subfeature'... makes it feel deliberately snobby.

LEDZEP · 11-04-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenDriver

$1899? WTF?

I've never understood how the automotive industry just fucks people. You can buy a Dell laptop with a bigger screen that does a lot more then just play some DVDs for $500.

Nav systems are even worse, take the tech out of a 3 year old laptop, a $50 GPS receiver and some map software- all of which you could slap together at Fry's Electronics for less then $600- and it suddenly becomes a $2000 option.

BMW is raping people on this stuff.

I agree, but it's not just BMW. Nav and DVD are still new "toy" options and mostly status symbols. If I need directions I'll push my BMWAssist button and pay them $5.

northerncalguy · 11-04-2005, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenDriver

$1899? WTF?

I've never understood how the automotive industry just fucks people. You can buy a Dell laptop with a bigger screen that does a lot more then just play some DVDs for $500.

Nav systems are even worse, take the tech out of a 3 year old laptop, a $50 GPS receiver and some map software- all of which you could slap together at Fry's Electronics for less then $600- and it suddenly becomes a $2000 option.

BMW is raping people on this stuff.

The pricing for anything automotive is probably a direct result of supply chain markups. Even though the technology is not exactly cutting edge, companies like Siemans (who make our Key Fobs and most likely our onboard computers) like to rape large companies like BMW. So, the costs are passed to us, every step of the way -- down to the last washer, seat belt holder, whatever. It's our wonderful economy doing this to us.

Ever hear of the $150,000 NASA screw driver?

ska///235i · 11-04-2005, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I agree, but it's not just BMW. Nav and DVD are still new "toy" options and mostly status symbols. If I need directions I'll push my BMWAssist button and pay them $5.

Nav and DVD are Status Symbol???
Maybe in the Hood....

E90Fleet · 11-04-2005, 02:43 PM

Also remember BMW has to have everything built and tested for crash approval.

silverado · 11-04-2005, 02:45 PM

They charge what the market will bear, pure and simple.

Scott Carpenter · 11-04-2005, 03:09 PM

well i'm maybe the only one, but i like to stay factory. I know i could buy something way better for the money but I like the so called BMW Status Symbol stuff. It's cool.

Plus i get an employee discount. LOL

Barry626 · 11-04-2005, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saalim

$2800 for the entire mod!!!! I'd rather nail my laptop to the roof!!!!

Boy do I agree with you!

Then again a sucker is born everyday.

Pretender · 11-04-2005, 09:39 PM

Cool...my ass. Why would I want to put the this stupid DVD player on my roof anyway? This is not a long distant driving family car. Who cares if the kids need to watch movies or play games. If I need to, I'll get 10.5" portable DVD system for $350 in Costco.

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Scott Carpenter BMW Employee 11 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325I [0.00] 2003 Cadillac Escalade [0.00]	Portable DVD system released for the E90 (from BMW) BMW aftersales is pleased to announce a new portable DVD system for the 3 Series (E90) This system features a portable DVD player with a 10.2" TFT screen that can be docked into the headliner of the vehicle or removed for use on the go. The docking station securely attaches the DVD player to the headliner and is equipped with an infrated audio transmitter, reading lights, and AV inputs to connect external devices such as a game system, Two wireless headphones are included with the system. The docking station also charges the DVD player's internal battery when the vehicle is running and is available in light grey only. The DVD player is compatible with DVD, CD, MP3, WMA, and JPG formats. A padded carrying case is also included in the kit to protect the DVD player when it is not being used in the vehicle. Parts Information---- :rocks: DVD PLAYER KIT ------ 65-12-0-398-187 MSRP 1890.00 DOCKING STATION ------ 65-12-0-398-174 MSRP 410.00 INSTALLATION KIT ------ 65-12-0-398-189 MSRP 250.00 POWER CABLE (US) ------ 65-12-0-405-116 MSRP 9.20 ALARM SYSTEM CONVERSION KIT* ------------ 65-12--402-516 MSRP 25.00 ULTRA SONIC MODULE* ----------------------- 65-75-6-974-371 MSRP 200.00 COVER GRAY* -------------------------------- 51-44-7-075-109 MSRP 6.50 COVER BEIGE* -------------------------------51-44-7-075-110 MSRP 6.50 COVER BLACK* ------------------------------ 51-44-7-919-702 MSRP 6.50 * only for vehicles equipped with an alarm system. IMPORTANT: THIS SYSTEM IS FOR E90 ONLY AND DOES NOT FIT THE E91. Suggested installation time for this accessory is 4.5hrs. __________________
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