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Hi I'm planning on getting a used 530 within the next month and I'm wondering if the i-drive screen is hard to see in the daytime? And if so can these screens be replaced with an aftermarket screen. SORRY if these questions are newbie tpye questions but I am one. I searched and didn't find anything about daylight readability on screen mods
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welcome. there is no problem seeing the idrive screen during the daytime. the screen is enclosed so there is no problem. as for replacing it with an aftermarket screen, i tried to search and go through the topics because i remember a little while back when a member changed the screen and took out the whole enclosure. sorry i cant seem to find it, maybe someone else could. other than that, enjoy the forums.
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='439306' date='Jun 24 2007, 08:47 PM
welcome. there is no problem seeing the idrive screen during the daytime. the screen is enclosed so there is no problem. as for replacing it with an aftermarket screen, i tried to search and go through the topics because i remember a little while back when a member changed the screen and took out the whole enclosure. sorry i cant seem to find it, maybe someone else could. other than that, enjoy the forums.
I have a 8 month old 530 D. I have no problem reading the screen even in brilliant sunlight (when we get it in the UK)
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The screen also has a sensor (see small hole under screen) that adjusts the brightness to make it readable in most light conditions. You can also adjust the brightness manually.
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The screen is very bright and is fine from the factory. In the I-Drive menu you can adjust the brightness. I never found the need to adjust the brightness all the way up. The e 60 5 series is a great car. I am getting my second e60 shortly.
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Originally Posted by ovsims' post='439304' date='Jun 24 2007, 12:31 PM
Hi I'm planning on getting a used 530 within the next month and I'm wondering if the i-drive screen is hard to see in the daytime? And if so can these screens be replaced with an aftermarket screen. SORRY if these questions are newbie tpye questions but I am one. I searched and didn't find anything about daylight readability on screen mods
There is absolutely nothing to worry about seeing it under sunlight
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The central information display (CID) is perfectly visible -- even in direct sunlight. The term "transreflective" comes to mind -- not sure if that's the right term or not to describe things but just rest assured that you'll always be able to see the screen, regardless of the lighting conditions...
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I usually turn it off so that I'm not distacted , Does anyone else ??
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