More info on USB in the LCI
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I know JSpira and others have already very kindly provided some of this info already, but the attached BMW document gives more detail on how the USB socket works. My dealer got it for me in response to a question. Enjoy.
PS Can't wait for my 523i LCI to arrive in Week 15!
PS Can't wait for my 523i LCI to arrive in Week 15!
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Originally Posted by darraghn' post='402758' date='Mar 14 2007, 07:58 PM
...the attached BMW document gives more detail on how the USB socket works...
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Thanks for this.
Some contentious statements in the pdf...
and it also looks like we dont get the iPOD Y cable
Some contentious statements in the pdf...
"USB hard disks and USB hubs and storage card
readers with several slots cannot be used with the
USB audio interface. The use of USB memory sticks
with integrated hard disk is not recommended.
Tests have shown that no sufficient audio quality
can be ensured for this.
readers with several slots cannot be used with the
USB audio interface. The use of USB memory sticks
with integrated hard disk is not recommended.
Tests have shown that no sufficient audio quality
can be ensured for this.
Apple iPods are connected to the vehicle via the
cable adapter for Apple iPods available in the
accessories of the BMW Group.
cable adapter for Apple iPods available in the
accessories of the BMW Group.
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Originally Posted by vji6697' post='402777' date='Mar 14 2007, 08:35 PM
Thanks for this.
Some contentious statements in the pdf...
and it also looks like we dont get the iPOD Y cable
Some contentious statements in the pdf...
and it also looks like we dont get the iPOD Y cable
I am onto the dealer in the morning to find out how much it costs and to order one.......
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I cannot quite get my hands on it now but I posted a document earlier in March which quite clearly indicated that the cable would be supplied with the option.
Once you have a reply from your dealer please can you let us know. I don't want to pick up my car and then find I have to chase around to get the cable. I hope that my document is correct and that the posted here is misleading. If it isn't then it would be disappointing. You pay ?205 for a USB interface (which should be free on a car like this) and then you have to pay extra to get the cable. :thumbsdown:
Once you have a reply from your dealer please can you let us know. I don't want to pick up my car and then find I have to chase around to get the cable. I hope that my document is correct and that the posted here is misleading. If it isn't then it would be disappointing. You pay ?205 for a USB interface (which should be free on a car like this) and then you have to pay extra to get the cable. :thumbsdown:
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Originally Posted by vinver' post='402958' date='Mar 15 2007, 06:52 AM
I cannot quite get my hands on it now but I posted a document earlier in March which quite clearly indicated that the cable would be supplied with the option.
Once you have a reply from your dealer please can you let us know. I don't want to pick up my car and then find I have to chase around to get the cable. I hope that my document is correct and that the posted here is misleading. If it isn't then it would be disappointing. You pay ?205 for a USB interface (which should be free on a car like this) and then you have to pay extra to get the cable. :thumbsdown:
Once you have a reply from your dealer please can you let us know. I don't want to pick up my car and then find I have to chase around to get the cable. I hope that my document is correct and that the posted here is misleading. If it isn't then it would be disappointing. You pay ?205 for a USB interface (which should be free on a car like this) and then you have to pay extra to get the cable. :thumbsdown:
OK found it now
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I suspect cable will be supplied as standard in some markets - such as the US, but not in others such as Uk and Ireland. I plan to use an 8Gb USB stick which should keep me occupied for a while. 
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Originally Posted by vinver' post='402958' date='Mar 15 2007, 06:52 AM
I cannot quite get my hands on it now but I posted a document earlier in March which quite clearly indicated that the cable would be supplied with the option.
Once you have a reply from your dealer please can you let us know. I don't want to pick up my car and then find I have to chase around to get the cable. I hope that my document is correct and that the posted here is misleading. If it isn't then it would be disappointing. You pay ?205 for a USB interface (which should be free on a car like this) and then you have to pay extra to get the cable. :thumbsdown:
Once you have a reply from your dealer please can you let us know. I don't want to pick up my car and then find I have to chase around to get the cable. I hope that my document is correct and that the posted here is misleading. If it isn't then it would be disappointing. You pay ?205 for a USB interface (which should be free on a car like this) and then you have to pay extra to get the cable. :thumbsdown:
I wonder if seperate 3.5mm jack connector and standard USB cables would work?
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Originally Posted by TC.' post='402982' date='Mar 15 2007, 09:43 AM
According to my dealer it is not a BMW part - it is an Apple item
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