Can you look up THE UPS STORE on your iDrive?

dubiousONE · 03-15-2009, 10:10 PM

Can You?

I have a 2009 and there are some things I just cant find.. like..

THE UPS STORE
FED EX
KINKOS

Can you name other places or locations that your i-Drive just simply can not find. Even with a 2009, I feel like I need an upgraded i-Drive software already.

jdmass · 03-16-2009, 06:33 PM

You're right. It doesn't seem to have these businesses in the database. You can find the local post office, however

garyhgaryh · 03-20-2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dubiousONE

Can You?

I have a 2009 and there are some things I just cant find.. like..

THE UPS STORE
FED EX
KINKOS

Can you name other places or locations that your i-Drive just simply can not find. Even with a 2009, I feel like I need an upgraded i-Drive software already.

Try Kragens

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sn0w · 03-26-2009, 02:25 PM

The European maps seem to be just as lacking. It's tough to explain why I would mount a TomTom about the iDrive hump

garyhgaryh · 03-27-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sn0w

The European maps seem to be just as lacking. It's tough to explain why I would mount a TomTom about the iDrive hump

I bought a Magellan Maestro 3200 ($59 refurb) just to compliment my $2k BMW navigation system. How funny is that? The Magellan comes with 1.3 million POI which I quickly replace with a 6 million POI file.

I can now find Kragens, fed-ex, kinkos, and the UPS store

.

I wonder how doable it is for me to integrate teh 6M POI file from the Magellan 3200 to the BMW Naviagation disc?

Gary

ElliottP · 03-31-2009, 05:59 PM

The Information thingy in iDrive, at least the pre 09 ones, is completely fail. It's hard to find anything. I just look it up on the iPhone and put in the info. JFGI as they say.

jdmass · 04-02-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ElliottP

The Information thingy in iDrive, at least the pre 09 ones, is completely fail. It's hard to find anything. I just look it up on the iPhone and put in the info. JFGI as they say.

With the 09 the search function is MUCH improved. You don't have to guess at catagories. It's just the POI database that seems a bit lacking. I guess that's one way to get people to pony up $199 for the BMW Assist Concierge that lets you do Google search from your car.

tomstewartcma · 04-08-2009, 11:56 AM

Hi,

I was playing with the new i-drive yesterday and decided to ask for guidance to the Subaru dealer where my other car was being serviced. It did not exist in the POI file. I also looked for Mazda and Audi with no success. I then tried to put in the names of some of the car dealerships also with no success.

If I asked the POI to search by category and selected 'CAR', and it only had two BMW listings.

I tried the names of some other small businesses, not in the automotive trade, and they all seemed to be there. I would be disappointed if they actually have gone to the trouble of deleting non-BMW automotive businesses.

Can anyone confirm my findings?

Thanks

Tom

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jdmass Private 11 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westborough,MA iTrader: (1)	You're right. It doesn't seem to have these businesses in the database. You can find the local post office, however __________________ Jim D. 2015 X3 xdrive28d Black Sapphire Metallic/Black Nevada/xLine, Cold Weather, DHP, DA, DA+ w/ACC, Lighting, Premium, NAV, HK Audio, Parking Assistant, Enhanced BT Previous BMWs: 2000 528i, 2003 540i, 2007 335i Sedan, 2009 335i Sedan, 2012 X3 xDrive35i
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tomstewartcma New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335i with X-Drive Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London, Ontario iTrader: (0)	No non_BMW Car Dealers Hi, I was playing with the new i-drive yesterday and decided to ask for guidance to the Subaru dealer where my other car was being serviced. It did not exist in the POI file. I also looked for Mazda and Audi with no success. I then tried to put in the names of some of the car dealerships also with no success. If I asked the POI to search by category and selected 'CAR', and it only had two BMW listings. I tried the names of some other small businesses, not in the automotive trade, and they all seemed to be there. I would be disappointed if they actually have gone to the trouble of deleting non-BMW automotive businesses. Can anyone confirm my findings? Thanks Tom __________________ Tasman Green with Saddle Brown Nav, Automatic, Comfort Access
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