i-drive graphics
08-31-2007, 04:47 AM
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People, I have an e-60 that was built Nov 03. I had a software upgrade carried out this year and as per coolguys instructions it appears the code is March 06 EO60-06-03-510.
I havent noticed any difference in either the graphics or the functions. After reading most of the threads from you guys it appears I havent much in terms of functions. My car to be fair doesnt have Sat Nav or Bluetooth.
I can control the temp in the cabin by moving to one of three settings.
I can use the OBC for estimate TOA, fuel consumption etc.
I can access the service indicator screen also.
But thats about it. The screen is the brownish colour.
Is this normal, OK. It seems to Me be to be a lot of technology for not a lot of benefit. I bet its because My car is 4 years old.
I havent noticed any difference in either the graphics or the functions. After reading most of the threads from you guys it appears I havent much in terms of functions. My car to be fair doesnt have Sat Nav or Bluetooth.
I can control the temp in the cabin by moving to one of three settings.
I can use the OBC for estimate TOA, fuel consumption etc.
I can access the service indicator screen also.
But thats about it. The screen is the brownish colour.
Is this normal, OK. It seems to Me be to be a lot of technology for not a lot of benefit. I bet its because My car is 4 years old.
08-31-2007, 08:35 AM
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i don't think you'll see graphical improvements on non-nav cars.
here's the article written by one of our forum members:
http://www.bmwcca.org/node/9282
and here's the excerpt:
Enhancements BMW can make to your iDrive car
If your BMW was produced prior to March 2007 (September 2007 for the 6er), you can still benefit from certain improvements the next time your car receives a software update. (N.B.: Your BMW workshop will not apply software updates to cars just because you want it; if your car has a problem that is fixed by the latest release of software, known as Progman, and is still under warranty, you are entitled to a software upgrade at no cost.)
These improvements apply to cars produced from March 2007 (September 2007 for the 6er) as well as older cars (except the 7er) with iDrive and the CCC (Car Communication Computer, which is present in cars with Professional satellite navigation). I did not document changes in iDrive cars without a CCC (those cars have a computer system known as M-ASK, short for MMI Audio System Kontroller).
New and upgraded iDrive systems benefit from a new color and graphics scheme (see slide show) which is clearer and easier to read. The colors used to highlight selections (such as for telephone or entertainment) and routes are more distinctive.
here's the article written by one of our forum members:
http://www.bmwcca.org/node/9282
and here's the excerpt:
Enhancements BMW can make to your iDrive car
If your BMW was produced prior to March 2007 (September 2007 for the 6er), you can still benefit from certain improvements the next time your car receives a software update. (N.B.: Your BMW workshop will not apply software updates to cars just because you want it; if your car has a problem that is fixed by the latest release of software, known as Progman, and is still under warranty, you are entitled to a software upgrade at no cost.)
These improvements apply to cars produced from March 2007 (September 2007 for the 6er) as well as older cars (except the 7er) with iDrive and the CCC (Car Communication Computer, which is present in cars with Professional satellite navigation). I did not document changes in iDrive cars without a CCC (those cars have a computer system known as M-ASK, short for MMI Audio System Kontroller).
New and upgraded iDrive systems benefit from a new color and graphics scheme (see slide show) which is clearer and easier to read. The colors used to highlight selections (such as for telephone or entertainment) and routes are more distinctive.
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