Can I play a movie through the DVD drive for Nav?

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Aug 30, 2007 | 11:22 AM

ddming

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If so, and how???

Aug 30, 2007 | 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ddming' post='464261' date='Aug 30 2007, 09:22 PM

If so, and how???

No ----> BMW :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:

Mercedes navsystem allows you to play movie from a DVD, while the BMW one

Aug 30, 2007 | 12:03 PM

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Anyway it could be done?

Aug 30, 2007 | 01:04 PM

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THAT SUCKS...!!

But can it be done, would like to know??

Aug 30, 2007 | 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by E60BEEMER' post='464299' date='Aug 30 2007, 05:04 PM

THAT SUCKS...!!

But can it be done, would like to know??

It can, but not through that DVD player. BMW sells a video module ($650) that can play and control DVD's through your iDrive screen. Keep in mind that you'll also need a video source too, such as a DVD player or an iPod video.