Anyone got the TV option?
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I didn't opt for the TV mode on my latest E60 as I didn't believe I would use it that much plus it was ?750. Just out of curiosity I was wondering what people thought of it and when they used it. I understand it goes off over 4mph. Do you find it dangerous if you watch it in slow moving traffic?
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Didn't order in it our E60, the price was way to high...
Had it in our Volvo V70, before we bought the BMW... I got it in the Volvo because it was around ?200, so not as expensive as the E60..
In the Volvo I made a nice thing, installed a home made switch, so I was able to watch Tv while driving (the Volvo wasn't fun to drive at all, compared to the E60
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Had it in our Volvo V70, before we bought the BMW... I got it in the Volvo because it was around ?200, so not as expensive as the E60..
In the Volvo I made a nice thing, installed a home made switch, so I was able to watch Tv while driving (the Volvo wasn't fun to drive at all, compared to the E60
)...
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where exactly is that located and how does it work? looks way cool though
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My Ride: Del 1st December 05, BMW 525iSE Auto Mystic / Beige. Nav Pro, TV, Sunroof, Hi-Fi
I have just taken delivery of my 06 525. I did order the TV option but I have been very disappointed by the reception. It is supposedly a freeview and analogue receiver but on most stations it just comes up "No Signal". I'm not sure whether this is normal but at the moment I am disappointed. I am thinking about sending it back to the dealer to see what they say but not sure I can face the hassle factor!!
Strange because I also used an X5 demonstrator for a few days earlier this year before I bought this car and the reception for analogue and freeview was much better than I am getting now.
If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate it.
Strange because I also used an X5 demonstrator for a few days earlier this year before I bought this car and the reception for analogue and freeview was much better than I am getting now.
If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by Pascal525' post='213537' date='Dec 20 2005, 10:13 AM
I have just taken delivery of my 06 525. I did order the TV option but I have been very disappointed by the reception. It is supposedly a freeview and analogue receiver but on most stations it just comes up "No Signal". I'm not sure whether this is normal but at the moment I am disappointed. I am thinking about sending it back to the dealer to see what they say but not sure I can face the hassle factor!!
Strange because I also used an X5 demonstrator for a few days earlier this year before I bought this car and the reception for analogue and freeview was much better than I am getting now.
If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate it.
Strange because I also used an X5 demonstrator for a few days earlier this year before I bought this car and the reception for analogue and freeview was much better than I am getting now.
If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate it.
It works well here in Portugal and is a nice to have while in the traffic. The auto shut-off while moving should be configurable (with all the warnings and legal disclaimers they wanted to add).
It could also plays dvds...
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Originally Posted by Pascal525' post='213537' date='Dec 20 2005, 11:13 AM
I have just taken delivery of my 06 525. I did order the TV option but I have been very disappointed by the reception. It is supposedly a freeview and analogue receiver but on most stations it just comes up "No Signal". I'm not sure whether this is normal but at the moment I am disappointed. I am thinking about sending it back to the dealer to see what they say but not sure I can face the hassle factor!!
Strange because I also used an X5 demonstrator for a few days earlier this year before I bought this car and the reception for analogue and freeview was much better than I am getting now.
If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate it.
Strange because I also used an X5 demonstrator for a few days earlier this year before I bought this car and the reception for analogue and freeview was much better than I am getting now.
If anybody has any suggestions I would appreciate it.
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From: Italy
Pascal, just a stupid question (maybe) but...did you set the right "standard" for your country?
I ask you this because I used to get that same ad "no signal" for several channels until I set the standard for my country and then I had all the channels taken.
Luca
I ask you this because I used to get that same ad "no signal" for several channels until I set the standard for my country and then I had all the channels taken.
Luca
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Originally Posted by shiny' post='213564' date='Dec 20 2005, 02:57 PM
needs an option to watch TV whilst moving though.