iDrive Demo - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

continentalg5 · 05-25-2007, 08:56 PM

I just finished posting this on the video section too but I think it belongs here as well.

I just finished uploading a video I made earlier today about the new Progman update of the iDrive. I go through it's features and interface. It might be informative to some though which was my intention. I hope you enjoy it.

If you need any videos of the 335 just post it here or PM me and I'll try to do it. BTW anyone with iDrive should contact their dealership to get their's updated, it's definitely worth the wait.

Cheers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYVvqA0GN8A

iatacs19 · 05-25-2007, 09:19 PM

hey, good job! Video quality is actually quiet good for youtube!

I like my iDrive.

btw, the RTTI does show up on the screen:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...52&postcount=5

Bimmerforlife · 05-25-2007, 09:22 PM

Hey nice job, I watched it all, better video when you get closer to the screen so it's not blurry. Can you do a video just on the Navi, like how to search for several places by POI, like restaurants or starbucks or other main chain stores I'd like to see this on video. How to search showing it's easier than before your software update. Also can you do more of some of the voice commands, that was cool when you said CD.

Thanks

Zshazz · 05-25-2007, 09:31 PM

Nice job. This was very informative. Though, I'll probably still not get iDrive because I'm a computer geek and I'll just try to tear up the car trying to hack it to do what I want

Bimmerforlife · 05-29-2007, 11:12 PM

continentalg5,
have any more videos of using the i-drive like searching POI and using the Nav. Can you make the left side large for map and use the right side for radio/CD tracks?

Thanks

l4wr3nc3 · 05-30-2007, 12:26 AM

Arrow display will work when you set the navigation to go to a certain place. The arrow display will point to where you should go and how many miles to the next turn. Other than that, great vid.

OT...is that cord for a radar detector (x50)?

smellthebeans · 05-30-2007, 08:14 AM

As time passes and I just spent the last 5 days driving from TX to NYC....I sometimes regret not getting I drive....

have you used BMW assist to send directions to the Idrive? how did this work?

Cheers
Bob

Bimmerforlife · 05-30-2007, 12:19 PM

Anyone know the answer to this?
Can you make the left side large for map and use the right side for radio/CD tracks?

iatacs19 · 05-30-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

Anyone know the answer to this?
Can you make the left side large for map and use the right side for radio/CD tracks?

This is not possible.

Bimmerforlife · 05-30-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iatacs19

This is not possible.

So how can you know what music is on when you have large map displayed? With 6FL, you can't play around with your intergration iPod and have large map at the same time?

PiperD · 05-30-2007, 01:08 PM

It's straightforward - the entertainment screens are only available in the main window. If the main window is showing something else (climate, navigation, communication) then you're limited to seeking/scanning with the console stack buttons (and possibly the steering wheel, depending on what's in the main window)

As for determining what music is on - iDrive displays limited info in the status bar at the bottom of the screen. For AM/FM it shows the station, for CD/DVD's it shows the track number (useless for MP3 discs). I can't speak for 6FL as I don't have that option.

Hope this helps.

continentalg5 · 05-31-2007, 11:51 AM

Yeah, I'll do a POI search video it's not a problem except you just have to give me a day or two to make it, I'm kind of busy at the moment. But I'll get to it very soon! Any other iDrive functions you want demonstrated?

iatacs19 · 05-31-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

So how can you know what music is on when you have large map displayed? With 6FL, you can't play around with your intergration iPod and have large map at the same time?

What you state is correct.

I have iDrive and 6FL, it only displays the name of the Volume for the USB stick. So if you name your USB stick "SONGS" then it just shows that name.

Basically the left larger window displays everything that is available, and the right window can only display map and trip options. It would be much better if both windows could display the same thing interchangeably.

Stinger · 06-05-2007, 03:30 PM

Thanks for creating the video. It is an excellent overview and much appreciated.

TYW · 06-05-2007, 04:26 PM

Cool! Useful for those of us (me!) who are thinking of getting iDrive.

I used to work in Paramus!

ibd12nv · 06-05-2007, 04:36 PM

nice, thanks for the effort.

continentalg5 · 06-05-2007, 07:18 PM

No problem, I enjoy doing things to help out potential owners and current owners as well. I remember while I was waiting for my car I would become almost obsessed looking for things to read/watch about the 335.

I will be doing another video most likely tomorrow, does anyone need anything covered? I'm going to do POI search demo but if anyone wants anything else demoed post it and I'll make an effort to do it!

continentalg5 · 06-05-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TYW

Cool! Useful for those of us (me!) who are thinking of getting iDrive.

I used to work in Paramus!

What a small world!

Fusion · 06-05-2007, 08:57 PM

Hey quick ?: when you're in Navigation mode and have both right & left screens showing navigation, is there any way to make one view different from the other?...or must both be the same? Would be great if one could be zoomed in while the other out...or one showing direction of travel and the other w/ north up top.

iatacs19 · 06-05-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fusion

Hey quick ?: when you're in Navigation mode and have both right & left screens showing navigation, is there any way to make one view different from the other?...or must both be the same? Would be great if one could be zoomed in while the other out...or one showing direction of travel and the other w/ north up top.

Both are the same.

continentalg5 · 06-05-2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iatacs19

Both are the same.

That is correct, there is only one map view that can be chosen to feed both sections of the screen unlike in my M35x where it can be set to two different maps. I honestly don't miss that feature while driving though.

iatacs19 · 06-05-2007, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by continentalg5

No problem, I enjoy doing things to help out potential owners and current owners as well. I remember while I was waiting for my car I would become almost obsessed looking for things to read/watch about the 335.

I will be doing another video most likely tomorrow, does anyone need anything covered? I'm going to do POI search demo but if anyone wants anything else demoed post it and I'll make an effort to do it!

I am sure everyone will appreciate your efforts. Go for it!

05-25-2007, 08:56 PM	#1
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	iDrive Demo I just finished posting this on the video section too but I think it belongs here as well. I just finished uploading a video I made earlier today about the new Progman update of the iDrive. I go through it's features and interface. It might be informative to some though which was my intention. I hope you enjoy it. If you need any videos of the 335 just post it here or PM me and I'll try to do it. BTW anyone with iDrive should contact their dealership to get their's updated, it's definitely worth the wait. Cheers! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYVvqA0GN8A
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05-30-2007, 12:26 AM	#6
l4wr3nc3 The Law. Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rowland Heights, CA Posts: 14,130 iTrader: (13)	Arrow display will work when you set the navigation to go to a certain place. The arrow display will point to where you should go and how many miles to the next turn. Other than that, great vid. OT...is that cord for a radar detector (x50)? __________________

05-30-2007, 01:08 PM	#11
PiperD Clutch pedal >> Dead pedal Drives: '11 e92 335is 6MT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: GTA Posts: 710 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335is coupe [0.00] 2007 335i coupe [0.00]	It's straightforward - the entertainment screens are only available in the main window. If the main window is showing something else (climate, navigation, communication) then you're limited to seeking/scanning with the console stack buttons (and possibly the steering wheel, depending on what's in the main window) As for determining what music is on - iDrive displays limited info in the status bar at the bottom of the screen. For AM/FM it shows the station, for CD/DVD's it shows the track number (useless for MP3 discs). I can't speak for 6FL as I don't have that option. Hope this helps. __________________ In my garage: '11 e92 335is 6MT (05/10) SpGrey/CoralRed/GlacSlvr ExecPkg/NavPkg/19" 225M Retired: '07 e92 335i 6MT (12/06) SpklgGrpht/CoralRed/GreyPoplar Retired: '04 330Ci M-Sport 6MT SilverGrey/NaturalTan/MyrtleWood Retired: '00 328Ci 5MT SteelGrey/Grey/MyrtleWood Retired: '87 Pontiac Grand-Am 3AT White/Grey

06-05-2007, 03:30 PM	#14
Stinger Major Drives: 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i E93 [0.00] 1993 318is [0.00] 1996 Z3 1.9 [0.00]	Thanks for creating the video. It is an excellent overview and much appreciated. __________________ http://e93fanatic.blogspot.com

05-25-2007, 09:19 PM	#2
iatacs19 Major General Drives: 335is Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,190 iTrader: (5)	hey, good job! Video quality is actually quiet good for youtube! I like my iDrive. btw, the RTTI does show up on the screen: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...52&postcount=5

05-25-2007, 09:22 PM	#3
Bimmerforlife Karen Carpenter-a star on earth-a star in heaven Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	Hey nice job, I watched it all, better video when you get closer to the screen so it's not blurry. Can you do a video just on the Navi, like how to search for several places by POI, like restaurants or starbucks or other main chain stores I'd like to see this on video. How to search showing it's easier than before your software update. Also can you do more of some of the voice commands, that was cool when you said CD. Thanks

05-25-2007, 09:31 PM	#4
Zshazz Second Lieutenant Drives: 330xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Nice job. This was very informative. Though, I'll probably still not get iDrive because I'm a computer geek and I'll just try to tear up the car trying to hack it to do what I want

05-29-2007, 11:12 PM	#5
Bimmerforlife Karen Carpenter-a star on earth-a star in heaven Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	continentalg5, have any more videos of using the i-drive like searching POI and using the Nav. Can you make the left side large for map and use the right side for radio/CD tracks? Thanks

05-30-2007, 08:14 AM	#7
smellthebeans Captain Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 714 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00] 2010 128i [0.00]	As time passes and I just spent the last 5 days driving from TX to NYC....I sometimes regret not getting I drive.... have you used BMW assist to send directions to the Idrive? how did this work? Cheers Bob

05-30-2007, 12:19 PM	#8
Bimmerforlife Karen Carpenter-a star on earth-a star in heaven Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: FL Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	Anyone know the answer to this? Can you make the left side large for map and use the right side for radio/CD tracks?

05-31-2007, 11:51 AM	#12
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'll do a POI search video it's not a problem except you just have to give me a day or two to make it, I'm kind of busy at the moment. But I'll get to it very soon! Any other iDrive functions you want demonstrated?

06-05-2007, 04:26 PM	#15
TYW Lieutenant Drives: - 335i Coupe - Monaco / Saddle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 454 iTrader: (1)	Cool! Useful for those of us (me!) who are thinking of getting iDrive. I used to work in Paramus!

06-05-2007, 04:36 PM	#16
ibd12nv Chief Warrant Officer 4 Drives: 335I X5 4.8i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Back in the US Posts: 589 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	nice, thanks for the effort.

06-05-2007, 07:18 PM	#17
continentalg5 Major Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	No problem, I enjoy doing things to help out potential owners and current owners as well. I remember while I was waiting for my car I would become almost obsessed looking for things to read/watch about the 335. I will be doing another video most likely tomorrow, does anyone need anything covered? I'm going to do POI search demo but if anyone wants anything else demoed post it and I'll make an effort to do it!

06-05-2007, 08:57 PM	#19
Fusion New Member Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Hey quick ?: when you're in Navigation mode and have both right & left screens showing navigation, is there any way to make one view different from the other?...or must both be the same? Would be great if one could be zoomed in while the other out...or one showing direction of travel and the other w/ north up top.