DVD Playback & Autoclose windows on locking
10-12-2005, 06:16 PM
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My Ride: E60 530D, Titanium Silver, Grey Dakota Leather, Active Steering, Navigation System Professional, 6-CD Changer, Sunroof, Automatic Airconditioning Advance
This post comes with 2 questions in one...
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Any idea if BMW will ever add DVD Movie playback to the I-Drive?
I feel sooooo strongly about this so that I would even consider moving to a Merc for that... (just dont want to lose the driving appeal though
) Hopes are not too high as they havent even managed to get MP3 working on NAV Pro, so how the hell will they manage DVD Playback?! Well on the other hand, I would only play movies on the I Drive screen when I am not using NAV (uses same drive slot), so it MAY be possible... can anyone find out if there is anything in the pipeline?
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Another thing is ... would it be possible to have the I-Drive programmed so that it would close all windows and sunroof automatically if I just lock the car (press lock once instead of holding it down)? I used to have this function a while back on a car and since missed it sooo much. There should be no security issue as all windows have antitrap function anyway...
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Any idea if BMW will ever add DVD Movie playback to the I-Drive?
I feel sooooo strongly about this so that I would even consider moving to a Merc for that... (just dont want to lose the driving appeal though
) Hopes are not too high as they havent even managed to get MP3 working on NAV Pro, so how the hell will they manage DVD Playback?! Well on the other hand, I would only play movies on the I Drive screen when I am not using NAV (uses same drive slot), so it MAY be possible... can anyone find out if there is anything in the pipeline?2.
Another thing is ... would it be possible to have the I-Drive programmed so that it would close all windows and sunroof automatically if I just lock the car (press lock once instead of holding it down)? I used to have this function a while back on a car and since missed it sooo much. There should be no security issue as all windows have antitrap function anyway...
10-12-2005, 06:28 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi. Deep green with beige interior. 6 speed manual. Premium package.
I asked the dealer about DVD playing since i have a bunch of kids (myself included). He said it was illegal in the states. Not sure if this is true.
10-12-2005, 06:41 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
You are giving a Bimmer just because they don't have a DVD player on board 
you must be out of your mind (no offense though)
you must be out of your mind (no offense though)
10-13-2005, 03:57 PM
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My Ride: E60 530D, Titanium Silver, Grey Dakota Leather, Active Steering, Navigation System Professional, 6-CD Changer, Sunroof, Automatic Airconditioning Advance
Playing DVD Movies while car is still is fully legal here...
--- you see I love my Beemer, but I love my Gadgets too... and I Drive is definately a Gadget which has not reached its potential!
As long as you guys get paid Millions in claims in the US, there is no need to complain if u dont get the cool stuff until its fool proof!
--- you see I love my Beemer, but I love my Gadgets too... and I Drive is definately a Gadget which has not reached its potential!
As long as you guys get paid Millions in claims in the US, there is no need to complain if u dont get the cool stuff until its fool proof!
10-14-2005, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Analyst' date='Oct 13 2005, 07:57 PM
Playing DVD Movies while car is still is fully legal here...
--- you see I love my Beemer, but I love my Gadgets too... and I Drive is definately a Gadget which has not reached its potential!
As long as you guys get paid Millions in claims in the US, there is no need to complain if u dont get the cool stuff until its fool proof!
--- you see I love my Beemer, but I love my Gadgets too... and I Drive is definately a Gadget which has not reached its potential!
As long as you guys get paid Millions in claims in the US, there is no need to complain if u dont get the cool stuff until its fool proof!
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Very true, we have done this to ourselves. One thing though, my friend has a 2003 325 convertible and with his key he can close all windows, when holding down the lock button, I tried it yesterday and it works?
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