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How long did it take you to get used to iDrive?
08-23-2007, 05:34 PM
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My Ride: 2004 525i, Titanium Silver, Gray Leather, Premium Package, Steptronic trans, xenon adaptive headlights, sat. prep, no navigation, bluetooth, ipod adapter
It only took a half hour or so to get use to it. But, to really learn it and all its' shortcuts took a few days.
08-23-2007, 05:36 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
If you've never used a computer before, then I could see it taking time. Otherwise, it's pretty intuitive. Except the bitch still doesn't understand half the crap I say when I do voice recognition. Maybe it's the NY slang. Ha! 
08-23-2007, 06:13 PM
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My Ride: 11 550i Sophisto Gray/Oyster Black/Anthracite, Sprt Trns, DHP, IAS, SP, PP1, PP2, CWP, HUD, DAP, AVSP, SF RS, CA, ACC - Euro Del
I do not understand the criticism of the I-drive by auto journalists. Part of it is their herd instinct. Part of it must be their IQ levels.
08-23-2007, 06:14 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
totally intuitive
took a little longer to learn some shortcuts and tricks ( thanks to this forum
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took a little longer to learn some shortcuts and tricks ( thanks to this forum
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08-23-2007, 07:47 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='461924' date='Aug 23 2007, 07:13 PM
I do not understand the criticism of the I-drive by auto journalists. Part of it is their herd instinct. Part of it must be their IQ levels.
08-23-2007, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='461950' date='Aug 23 2007, 11:47 PM
iDrive isn't at all complicated - it is, however, slow, buggy and it is reasonably unintuitive. It has improved over the years, but it has a long way to go to match the usability of some other systems. Great concept, but appallingly executed. Much of the criticism of iDrive was (and remains) entirely justified. FWIW I'm a technology partner in a professional services firm - I'm far from IT illiterate, and have always been an early adopter. iDrive could (and should) be so much better than it is - E60 owners deserve better.
08-23-2007, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='461910' date='Aug 24 2007, 02:18 AM
Thank you and danke!
Beforer buying one, I was reeading press reviews with all of them saying it was rubbish...
I was also dissapointed.... worked it out in 15 minutes.... the toy has been defeated!!!! Its ace and intuitive. Sometimes a little frustrating for the Radio, but overall no problem!