Navigation + Google Maps???
03-08-2007, 04:49 AM
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My Ride: 2007 550i. Sapphire Black Metallic/Auburn Leather/Anthracite trim. Sport/Comfort Access/Navigation/Satellite/HD Radio/HUD/Premium Sound/M Aero Kit/with 50% tint sides & rear. 19" Style 166s.
Take a quick look at this link and the video. ( I hope this link works)
This looks like fun. I notice they show it in Germany. I hope it's available currently to the rest of us. I can find some uses for it. I've got to try it!
This looks like fun. I notice they show it in Germany. I hope it's available currently to the rest of us. I can find some uses for it. I've got to try it!
03-08-2007, 06:01 AM
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That is very cool. This is something worthwhile in a BMW Assist susbscription. US needs this now.
Now what the car really needs is wireless Ethernet. Then this can all be done as you car sits in your garage or the parking lot. You should be able to sync up your iPod too if it sits in your car.
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Now what the car really needs is wireless Ethernet. Then this can all be done as you car sits in your garage or the parking lot. You should be able to sync up your iPod too if it sits in your car.
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03-08-2007, 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by twh' post='400151' date='Mar 8 2007, 03:01 PM
Now what the car really needs is wireless Ethernet.
At least that's the case in UK.
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03-08-2007, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='400146' date='Mar 8 2007, 09:52 AM
It?s part of ConnectedDrive. That probably won?t be available in the U.S. for at least 2-3 years.
03-08-2007, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by twh' post='400151' date='Mar 8 2007, 10:01 AM
That is very cool. This is something worthwhile in a BMW Assist susbscription. US needs this now.
Now what the car really needs is wireless Ethernet. Then this can all be done as you car sits in your garage or the parking lot. You should be able to sync up your iPod too if it sits in your car.
Tom
Now what the car really needs is wireless Ethernet. Then this can all be done as you car sits in your garage or the parking lot. You should be able to sync up your iPod too if it sits in your car.
Tom
03-08-2007, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by baadaaboo' post='400174' date='Mar 8 2007, 10:36 AM
yep, US is 3-10 years behind in all consumer technologies.
There are always different technologies available in different markets.
03-08-2007, 09:39 AM
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That is wicked.
I got a good laugh out of the guy posting that all you need is a good map. Dang Grandpa get with the program. Maps are a total pain in the arse when it comes to big city driving. Washington D.C. is a nightmare with a hand held map.
I got a good laugh out of the guy posting that all you need is a good map. Dang Grandpa get with the program. Maps are a total pain in the arse when it comes to big city driving. Washington D.C. is a nightmare with a hand held map.
03-08-2007, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='400146' date='Mar 8 2007, 06:52 AM
It?s part of ConnectedDrive. That probably won?t be available in the U.S. for at least 2-3 years.
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03-08-2007, 01:20 PM
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Is there a big deal here? Cool factor over functionality?
Don't we have this already provided we pay for it - BMW Assist?
Just call 'em up, ask them for a particular business/restaurant etc and they upload the data to your iDrive. Navigate/Call etc.
The Google Maps thing is just a DIY version. At least you can use the BMW Assist technique on the move.
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Don't we have this already provided we pay for it - BMW Assist?
Just call 'em up, ask them for a particular business/restaurant etc and they upload the data to your iDrive. Navigate/Call etc.
The Google Maps thing is just a DIY version. At least you can use the BMW Assist technique on the move.
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