iPhone Charger/ Mount
09-25-2008, 03:10 PM
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I have an iPhone 3G and I am trying to find a device that will allow me to charge it and have it mounted at the same time. I frequently use the ipod function as well as the navigation and flycast for internet radio, so easy access to it is important. I am looking at a few products that plug into the cigarette lighter then have an extender that holds the phone in place. Has anyone use these specific models that can comment on their functionality, or have recommendations for a better product?
Kensington Car Charger Deluxe for iPhone and iPod (Black)
http://shortlinks.net/hul459
8-in-1 Car Kit for Apple iPhone (1G & 3G) & iPod Nano Video Touch Shuffle Classic with LED Display + HandsFree + FM Transmitter + Charger + Remote Control
http://shortlinks.net/ztf779
I am reluctant to purchase the latter because of the FM transmitter; I would prefer to use the aux cable.
Kensington Car Charger Deluxe for iPhone and iPod (Black)
http://shortlinks.net/hul459
8-in-1 Car Kit for Apple iPhone (1G & 3G) & iPod Nano Video Touch Shuffle Classic with LED Display + HandsFree + FM Transmitter + Charger + Remote Control
http://shortlinks.net/ztf779
I am reluctant to purchase the latter because of the FM transmitter; I would prefer to use the aux cable.
09-25-2008, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='678420' date='Sep 25 2008, 08:10 PM
Why not the OEM ipod retrofit adapter?
Also, does that adapter mount the phone or just integrate it to idrive. If it's just the idrive functionality, the cost is not worth the benefit.
09-25-2008, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by CycleCo' post='678427' date='Sep 25 2008, 09:20 PM
Because my understanding is that I will not be able to easily access the screen to use my features. It will need to be mounted in my console or glove box.
Also, does that adapter mount the phone or just integrate it to idrive. If it's just the idrive functionality, the cost is not worth the benefit.
Also, does that adapter mount the phone or just integrate it to idrive. If it's just the idrive functionality, the cost is not worth the benefit.
I'm working to put the ipod adapter cable working together with the iphone cradle.
I just installed the ACM with USB adapter. With the USB you could control video, pics and music from iDrive.
09-26-2008, 04:18 PM
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This is by far the most elegant solution... http://www.2point5.com
The Dension Gateway 500 package with blue cable will charge and allow access to the IPOD functions of a iPhone 3G... see their blog.
The Dension Gateway 500 package with blue cable will charge and allow access to the IPOD functions of a iPhone 3G... see their blog.
09-26-2008, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by VirtualRain' post='679374' date='Sep 26 2008, 09:18 PM
This is by far the most elegant solution... http://www.2point5.com
The Dension Gateway 500 package with blue cable will charge and allow access to the IPOD functions of a iPhone 3G... see their blog.
The Dension Gateway 500 package with blue cable will charge and allow access to the IPOD functions of a iPhone 3G... see their blog.
09-26-2008, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='679389' date='Sep 26 2008, 09:53 PM
Didn't see any difference from the BMW iPod retrofit.
A. They have an ashtray dock which is by far the most elegant and useful application I can think of for the ashtray
B. With the Dension bundle you can get a cable that will charge an iPhone 3G
Both of those are different from the BMW iPod retrofit
09-28-2008, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by VirtualRain' post='679392' date='Sep 26 2008, 10:58 PM
Huh? What do you mean?
A. They have an ashtray dock which is by far the most elegant and useful application I can think of for the ashtray
B. With the Dension bundle you can get a cable that will charge an iPhone 3G
Both of those are different from the BMW iPod retrofit
A. They have an ashtray dock which is by far the most elegant and useful application I can think of for the ashtray
B. With the Dension bundle you can get a cable that will charge an iPhone 3G
Both of those are different from the BMW iPod retrofit
B. I can charge iphones 2G and 3G with BMW ipod retrofit.
09-28-2008, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='680471' date='Sep 28 2008, 08:06 PM
B. I can charge iphones 2G and 3G with BMW ipod retrofit.
09-29-2008, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by VirtualRain' post='680702' date='Sep 29 2008, 04:22 PM
How can you charge a 3G phone with the BMW kit?
