Ipod Component - In place of 6-disc changer
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Originally Posted by ethanbmw' post='521877' date='Jan 23 2008, 07:55 PM
Does anyone have information on what the interface looks like? Does it show artist name / song titles, ...?
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Yes it does give song title and artist. It gives you six playlists which seem to take the place of each cd in a changer situation
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Originally Posted by mr_grinche' post='521990' date='Jan 23 2008, 06:27 PM
Yes it does give song title and artist. It gives you six playlists which seem to take the place of each cd in a changer situation
I assume the difference is the Nav. Non nav 5er's required a different adapter if I recall correctly.
My X3 (no nav) is as described. I created BMW1, BMW2, BMW3, etc playlists and sync only those playlists (and their songs) to a 2GB Nano for it.
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='522013' date='Jan 23 2008, 07:24 PM
It was as good (or better) functionalily than the integrated iPod adapter in the 08 550i.
The only thing the MOST interface does better is Podcast support, and I have BMW investigating why Podcast support was left out of the 6FL option.
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Originally Posted by mr_grinche' post='521990' date='Jan 23 2008, 05:27 PM
Yes it does give song title and artist. It gives you six playlists which seem to take the place of each cd in a changer situation
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thanks for the replies.
i never use the changer as i don't buy many cds now.
it seems like it may be worth (?) getting the component. it's $850 that includes installation.
I'm wondering if i could do the installation myself and save $500.
Does this unit charge the connected ipod? So i could just leave the ipod in the glove box
i never use the changer as i don't buy many cds now.
it seems like it may be worth (?) getting the component. it's $850 that includes installation.
I'm wondering if i could do the installation myself and save $500.
Does this unit charge the connected ipod? So i could just leave the ipod in the glove box
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Originally Posted by ethanbmw' post='522269' date='Jan 24 2008, 10:51 AM
thanks for the replies.
i never use the changer as i don't buy many cds now.
it seems like it may be worth (?) getting the component. it's $850 that includes installation.
I'm wondering if i could do the installation myself and save $500.
Does this unit charge the connected ipod? So i could just leave the ipod in the glove box
i never use the changer as i don't buy many cds now.
it seems like it may be worth (?) getting the component. it's $850 that includes installation.
I'm wondering if i could do the installation myself and save $500.
Does this unit charge the connected ipod? So i could just leave the ipod in the glove box
It can be a DIY if your car has the most recent software (or at least Progman v.23).
If you install it yourself, the dealer can then charge you for a Progman update. If they do it, it's covered by warranty if your car is still under warranty.
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Originally Posted by ethanbmw' post='522269' date='Jan 24 2008, 09:51 AM
it seems like it may be worth (?) getting the component. it's $850 that includes installation.
Mine never left the glove box unless I was traveling and wanted to take the iPod with me.
Edit: To clarify, my install also included a software update...