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04-12-2006, 10:28 PM | #67 |
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Does iPod support FLAC yet? (FYI: google flac)
I could never bring myself to rip my music into a proprietary apple lossless format . Although, if ITuNe?s would allow me to run a conversion as a batch job, I might be convinced to do it. At 2:1 FLAC lossless compression, I could fit about 240 albums on a 60GB iPod, which would be plenty. And since the iPod would run off car power, it would still be usable when the iPod battery stops holding a charge after a few dozen charges.
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04-12-2006, 10:33 PM | #68 |
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Based on those pictures, it appears that this system is similar to the Monster Icruze in that it emulates a CD changerr. If you look at the Idrive display, it shows "MP3 CD03." I beleive that system has lots of limitations such as only 6 playlists (one for each emulated CD) and a few other things that make it in my mind, something less than ideal.
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2.) why would you presume there to be a limitation of 6 playlists See my post detailing my testdrive.
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04-13-2006, 12:19 AM | #70 | |
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BTW - I was quoted $695 +1.5hr installation for the current solution with the exterlan display - so $900 is about right.
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04-13-2006, 12:27 AM | #71 | |
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Your friend is referencing an older system which is not integrated and not compatible with U.S. spec MOST E90s.
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04-13-2006, 06:24 AM | #74 |
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It's still too bad the whole iDrive interface can't be reprogrammed to say "iPod" rather than CD...
(And while they are at it, they could add "entertainment info" to the smaller information screen on the right side of the iDrive screen -- so stupid that the navigation map can't use the big left side while the radio, sat, etc info is displayed on the right. But I digress...)
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04-14-2006, 02:31 AM | #76 |
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I have to say that this has made my day. I had given up hope.
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04-14-2006, 08:33 AM | #79 | |
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04-14-2006, 09:31 AM | #82 |
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i'm not sure if this has already been posted but bmwusa.com just updated their site with a Vodcast of how the whole integration works. there is a guy giving a walk-through in a 6er of how it will work.
http://www.bmwusa.com/bmwexperience/...ograms/Vodcast
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04-14-2006, 09:33 AM | #83 |
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Am I stupid to think that linking with a MacMini in the glovebox may be the way to go with this? It would provide a ton more storage capacity for hi-fidelity, make downloads easy w/ wi-fi, could be integrated with Bluetooth for access to the web and cellphone, and facilitate a bunch more cool stuff. A touchscreen starts to make it a pricey option, but when you consider not having to get Navi, then it seems pretty reasonable.
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04-14-2006, 09:38 AM | #84 |
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well, i don't think people would be fond of the idea plugging an entire computer, however small it may be, into their glove compartment.
i think the idea behind iPod integration is that you listen to your iPod wherever, jogging, walking to work, riding the bus, and then you come to your car and are able to seamlessly continue listening to your music.
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It starts in the 7er and then Elijah moves into the 6er. I was there for the shoot. If only Elijah smiled more - he looks so bloody serious.
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If the MP3 quality is ok for you, that's fine, it's your choice. But, my point is it is NOT hi fidelity/high quality. I've explained extraneous noise/sound vs. sound source quality, they are not the same. Also, I spoke of spending money to make my BMW sound system better. I agree the basic BMW 3 series audio is not so great. I have not tried the Logic7 yet, but I am getting that on my 330i. Yes, it is a compromise, one I don't need to make. I am pointing out that a lot of people do, and that a lot of people don't or won't know what "good" audio is because of the marketing towards "more is better" rather than "better quality is better." |
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