New 6'er screen

Jon D · 07-04-2011, 02:03 PM

Hi All,
I know this has nothing to do with the 3 series, but there's no UK representation on the 6 forum and I've generally found the information to be more reliable over here.
Question is: I've had two BMW dealerships telling me that the next step is to make the 6 series iDrive screen detachable, so that it can be programmed directly from your home computer. Anyone heard similar?
Thanks,
Jon D.

BGM · 07-04-2011, 02:19 PM

seems feasible, it looks as if it should / could be removed

not really heard anything one way or the other though i'm afraid

TMP · 07-04-2011, 02:43 PM

Wouldn't it be easier just to add wifi so you can sync from your drive?

m@rk · 07-04-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TMP

Wouldn't it be easier just to add wifi so you can sync from your drive?

Or extend the connected drive stuff so that it just has it's own data connection.

Physically connecting your device to your PC to update is soooo last year.

With iTunes moving to the cloud this year a car connected directly to it will be every iPhone owners wet dream.

rjs · 07-04-2011, 03:02 PM

Sounds odd. Wireless would be better. If they really are going to go down this route why not make a detachable usb somewhere instead of taking the whole screen off? Or enable it to be updated via the usb port?

If the screen does come off, woe betide anyone that leaves the roof down!

Stealers much be getting their info from somewhere though?

TMP · 07-04-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m@rk

Or extend the connected drive stuff so that it just has it's own data connection.

Physically connecting your device to your PC to update is soooo last year.

With iTunes moving to the cloud this year a car connected directly to it will be every iPhone owners wet dream.

Last year and then some

Even Fiats use a USB fob to transfer data!

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Originally Posted by rjs

Sounds odd. Wireless would be better. If they really are going to go down this route why not make a detachable usb somewhere instead of taking the whole screen off? Or enable it to be updated via the usb port?

If the screen does come off, woe betide anyone that leaves the roof down!

Stealers much be getting their info from somewhere though?

lol, good spot...that makes TomTom theft look soo last year as well

KSG · 07-06-2011, 07:02 AM

I had a look at the new 6 at a dealership on the weekend. The screen looked massive, and kind of detached from the dash.

(eg looked like someone had stuck an ipad to the top of the dash)

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Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	New 6'er screen Hi All, I know this has nothing to do with the 3 series, but there's no UK representation on the 6 forum and I've generally found the information to be more reliable over here. Question is: I've had two BMW dealerships telling me that the next step is to make the 6 series iDrive screen detachable, so that it can be programmed directly from your home computer. Anyone heard similar? Thanks, Jon D.
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BGM Colonel 58 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	seems feasible, it looks as if it should / could be removed not really heard anything one way or the other though i'm afraid
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rjs Major 35 Rep 1,281 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK (West Mids) iTrader: (0) Garage List '09 M3 (e93) [10.00]	Sounds odd. Wireless would be better. If they really are going to go down this route why not make a detachable usb somewhere instead of taking the whole screen off? Or enable it to be updated via the usb port? If the screen does come off, woe betide anyone that leaves the roof down! Stealers much be getting their info from somewhere though? __________________ E93 M3 \| Azurite Black \| Extended Bamboo Leather \| Piano Black Trim \| 19" 220M Wheels \| Shadowline Trim \| Edition Grills M DCT \| HDD iDrive \| EDC \| Bluetooth \| Front & Rear PDC \| Heated Seats \| DAB Radio \| Hi-Fi Speakers \| USB Audio \| SmartTOP
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KSG New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E92 325i SE - Sapphire Black Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I had a look at the new 6 at a dealership on the weekend. The screen looked massive, and kind of detached from the dash. (eg looked like someone had stuck an ipad to the top of the dash)
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