I just got version 26 today...

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:01 PM

The colors are awesome. The maps they used much more contrasting colors for, so it is much easier to understand. So much clearer. All of the color scheme is different. Much easier on your eyes, especially at night, and much more contrasting, so it's easier to see.

Looks and matches real well to the black and aluminum interior..

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:02 PM

Lawyer screen is on for like 5 seconds (if that) and goes away. Its incredible. That alone is worth the update. And if you drive for a bit, turn off the car, turn it back on, it doesn't come up at all. And when it does come up, it's just in the left side in the screen. The status bar on the bottom is still there, etc..

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:03 PM

I think the greatest thing to me is the information. Now when you search for locations, it gives you the address and phone number after you click on it. I don't have bluetooth so before if I looked up a place, I could either "select as destination" or "call (greyed out)", I would then need to call information (which costs $1 each time roughly) to get the number and then call the place to see if they're open/make a reservation, etc..

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:03 PM

All that information is there now. It's beautiful. I was really angry with the old setup that I didn't get bluetooth.. And thought if you can't call them they should at least give you the damn number.

Now it gives you town when you are searching for the place, and address and phone number when you click on it.

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:04 PM

^^This is brilliant right here for me..

That really pissed me off before..

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:04 PM

POI search is there. I have to try that later. I got to that screen, said sweet, and didn't really try doing a search.

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:04 PM

Overall though - Much much faster. Especially entering addresses and such. It use to be slow as molasses. I am really happy with this update.

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:05 PM

Colors are very very nice and easy to see.

e90fanatic · 06-28-2007, 01:06 PM

nice!!! i will defnitely check if they gave me v26. but all these features are in the v25 as well.

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:07 PM

I'm trying to think what else is different. I don't have bluetooth, so I cannot comment if anything changed in there. Climate I think was mostly the same, entertainment I think was mostly the same. I think most the improvements were made in the navigation quadrant. Minus all of the colors and fonts..

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

nice!!! i will defnitely check if they gave me v26. but all these features are in the v25 as well.

I think so..

It will say right on your invoice what version you received..

FrankoQ · 06-28-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

I'm trying to think what else is different. I don't have bluetooth, so I cannot comment if anything changed in there. Climate I think was mostly the same, entertainment I think was mostly the same. I think most the improvements were made in the navigation quadrant. Minus all of the colors and fonts..

Don't forget:
AUX is now included in the "next audio source" button on steering wheel.

e90fanatic · 06-28-2007, 01:09 PM

oh cool....but that'll be too late...

btw. what did you tell them the problem was? i just told them it's slow...one dealership just didn't do anything at all...

FrankoQ · 06-28-2007, 01:09 PM

and POIs stay visible if you turn off and then turn on the car.

e90fanatic · 06-28-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Don't forget:
AUX is now included in the "next audio source" button on steering wheel.

lol...i never used my AUX at all...

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:10 PM

Correct. Since I don't have an Ipod, I don't really like that, but I could understand those with an ipod would want that. It should give you an option which ones to scroll thru. That would be real nice. Pretty much I go between mp3 cd or satellite. Every now and again FM. But going through Am is a joke for me, and aux now..

FrankoQ · 06-28-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

oh cool....but that'll be too late...

btw. what did you tell them the problem was? i just told them it's slow...one dealership just didn't do anything at all...

I had 2 real issues from the SIB:
slow idrive (still slow but not as much)
arrow display not showing. (the upgrade fixed this)

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:11 PM

There is something interesting with POI's on the map. Now if you click on the i on the left side it brings up a small menu, instead of just turning them on and off.

e90fanatic · 06-28-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh49

Correct. Since I don't have an Ipod, I don't really like that, but I could understand those with an ipod would want that. It should give you an option which ones to scroll thru. That would be real nice. Pretty much I go between mp3 cd or satellite. Every now and again FM. But going through Am is a joke for me, and aux now..

lol...same i use CD, Sirius, and FM

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:11 PM

Arrow display is fixed now. It's great. Though usually I like the perspective map left and arrow right.

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by e90fanatic

lol...same i use CD, Sirius, and FM

Yeah I wish they let you decide..

Josh49 · 06-28-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

I had 2 real issues from the SIB:
slow idrive (still slow but not as much)
arrow display not showing. (the upgrade fixed this)

These were my issues along with a crash every now and then..

06-28-2007, 01:01 PM	#23
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	The colors are awesome. The maps they used much more contrasting colors for, so it is much easier to understand. So much clearer. All of the color scheme is different. Much easier on your eyes, especially at night, and much more contrasting, so it's easier to see. Looks and matches real well to the black and aluminum interior.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Lawyer screen is on for like 5 seconds (if that) and goes away. Its incredible. That alone is worth the update. And if you drive for a bit, turn off the car, turn it back on, it doesn't come up at all. And when it does come up, it's just in the left side in the screen. The status bar on the bottom is still there, etc.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-28-2007, 01:03 PM	#25
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	I think the greatest thing to me is the information. Now when you search for locations, it gives you the address and phone number after you click on it. I don't have bluetooth so before if I looked up a place, I could either "select as destination" or "call (greyed out)", I would then need to call information (which costs $1 each time roughly) to get the number and then call the place to see if they're open/make a reservation, etc.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-28-2007, 01:03 PM	#26
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	All that information is there now. It's beautiful. I was really angry with the old setup that I didn't get bluetooth.. And thought if you can't call them they should at least give you the damn number. Now it gives you town when you are searching for the place, and address and phone number when you click on it. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-28-2007, 01:04 PM	#27
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	^^This is brilliant right here for me.. That really pissed me off before.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-28-2007, 01:05 PM	#30
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Colors are very very nice and easy to see. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-28-2007, 01:06 PM	#31
e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	nice!!! i will defnitely check if they gave me v26. but all these features are in the v25 as well. __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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06-28-2007, 01:07 PM	#32
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	I'm trying to think what else is different. I don't have bluetooth, so I cannot comment if anything changed in there. Climate I think was mostly the same, entertainment I think was mostly the same. I think most the improvements were made in the navigation quadrant. Minus all of the colors and fonts.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-28-2007, 01:09 PM	#35
e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	oh cool....but that'll be too late... btw. what did you tell them the problem was? i just told them it's slow...one dealership just didn't do anything at all... __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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06-28-2007, 01:09 PM	#36
FrankoQ Deny everything 217 Rep 11,378 Posts Drives: 2006 330i; 2015 X6, S1000RR Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW X6 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	and POIs stay visible if you turn off and then turn on the car. __________________ I need a drink
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06-28-2007, 01:10 PM	#38
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Correct. Since I don't have an Ipod, I don't really like that, but I could understand those with an ipod would want that. It should give you an option which ones to scroll thru. That would be real nice. Pretty much I go between mp3 cd or satellite. Every now and again FM. But going through Am is a joke for me, and aux now.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-28-2007, 01:11 PM	#40
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	There is something interesting with POI's on the map. Now if you click on the i on the left side it brings up a small menu, instead of just turning them on and off. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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