iPhone (or other smartphone) Dock placement?
11-27-2010, 06:19 PM
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Hey all, just wondering where everybody mounts their phone and what phone holder they use. Are there any BMW specific docks we can use (solely for holding, no aux in and doesnt have to charge (but would be nice)
Places that are a no go is the windscreen!!! What about vent holders? Pics would be nice
Places that are a no go is the windscreen!!! What about vent holders? Pics would be nice
11-27-2010, 07:23 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
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Check out http://specdock.com/.
I have this installed. Looks great and the phone sits nice and solid.
I have this installed. Looks great and the phone sits nice and solid.
11-27-2010, 10:55 PM
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Stock dock can be picked up on ebay for around 100 bucks and it fits nice and snug (if you don't have a cover on your iphone). You get charging and connection to the roof mounted antenna so why would you want anything else, unless you car is not prepared for snap-in adapters?
11-28-2010, 11:48 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
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Stock dock can be picked up on ebay for around 100 bucks and it fits nice and snug (if you don't have a cover on your iphone). You get charging and connection to the roof mounted antenna so why would you want anything else, unless you car is not prepared for snap-in adapters?
11-28-2010, 12:10 PM
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nope, no ipod functions but that has nothing to do with the adapter, that's the bluetooth interface limitation. Anyhow, I have a seperate ipod, don't use my phone as a music player.
I don't remove the phone protector on short trips, the phone simply goes in my pocket or the door pocket. I use the adapter in any one of three circumstances.
- when the trip is longer than 40 mins
- when the phone is low on battery
- when I'm in an area with poor reception, such as the sticks my summerhouse is located in
I don't remove the phone protector on short trips, the phone simply goes in my pocket or the door pocket. I use the adapter in any one of three circumstances.
- when the trip is longer than 40 mins
- when the phone is low on battery
- when I'm in an area with poor reception, such as the sticks my summerhouse is located in
11-28-2010, 01:29 PM
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I have the standard nokia snap in adapter, hve read an iphone4 snap in is released in december but to be honest I would either forget it in there or wouldn't use it. Rather have it near the vents as theres a small lag with the Bluetooth and nice to see who's calling quicker (harder to forget) so might have to find an air vent 1