BMW Ipod Interface for Idrive cars announced
04-12-2006, 07:03 AM
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BMW Announces New Interface for iPod With Expanded Model Availability and Features
System will be Available for new 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons as well as 5, 6, and 7 Series
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- BMW today announced the debut of a new BMW Interface for iPod that will enable seamless integration of the iPod for the newest generation of BMW models. With the new BMW Interface for iPod this means that seamless iPod connectivity will be available for every current BMW model.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060412/NYW021 )
The new BMW Interface for iPod will be available for owners of the new BMW 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons as well as the 5, 6, and 7 Series. It will also be available for the new M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe. It will enable audiophiles to bring their entire music collections with them, plug directly and effortlessly into a superior sound system while maintaining uncompromised control over their driving experience. Since the new Interface is compatible with SIRIUS satellite radio as well as the recently introduced HD Radio, owners will be able to enjoy a broad selection of high fidelity broadcast music sources as well. The original BMW iPod Adapter will continue to be available for 2002 and later BMW models: X3, X5, Z4, and previous generation 3 Series.
The original BMW iPod Adapter was the world's first seamless integration between iPod and a vehicle audio system. The new Interface will also allow users to incorporate their iPods directly into their car's sound system, but with the newly available capability to sort their music according to their own playlists, as well as by artist, album, genre, podcast, and finally, a random selection of 500 songs from the user library. Artist, album, and song title will appear in the Display Monitor.
The seamless integration of iPod makes it effortless for drivers to control their music through their existing audio system and the multifunction steering wheel. The new BMW Interface for iPod enables drivers to easily access their entire music library, shuffle songs, skip between tracks and adjust volume -- all of this with no loss of sound quality or driving control.
The new Interface is compatible with all iPods with a dock connector, including the iPod nano and the fifth generation iPod. The BMW iPod Interfaces integrate the iPod through a direct connection in the BMW glovebox, providing outstanding sound quality and constant power to the iPod all while your iPod remains protected and out of view.
The new BMW iPod Interface will be available for customers to purchase at BMW centers beginning in July 2006. Pricing has not been determined.
Features and operation may vary depending on vehicle model and option content. Consumers should check with their BMW centers for specific application restrictions or log onto http://www.ipodyourbmw.com. Installation is performed by authorized BMW centers only. iPod players are sold separately.
Please visit http://www.ipodyourbmw.com for additional information.
System will be Available for new 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons as well as 5, 6, and 7 Series
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- BMW today announced the debut of a new BMW Interface for iPod that will enable seamless integration of the iPod for the newest generation of BMW models. With the new BMW Interface for iPod this means that seamless iPod connectivity will be available for every current BMW model.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060412/NYW021 )
The new BMW Interface for iPod will be available for owners of the new BMW 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons as well as the 5, 6, and 7 Series. It will also be available for the new M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe. It will enable audiophiles to bring their entire music collections with them, plug directly and effortlessly into a superior sound system while maintaining uncompromised control over their driving experience. Since the new Interface is compatible with SIRIUS satellite radio as well as the recently introduced HD Radio, owners will be able to enjoy a broad selection of high fidelity broadcast music sources as well. The original BMW iPod Adapter will continue to be available for 2002 and later BMW models: X3, X5, Z4, and previous generation 3 Series.
The original BMW iPod Adapter was the world's first seamless integration between iPod and a vehicle audio system. The new Interface will also allow users to incorporate their iPods directly into their car's sound system, but with the newly available capability to sort their music according to their own playlists, as well as by artist, album, genre, podcast, and finally, a random selection of 500 songs from the user library. Artist, album, and song title will appear in the Display Monitor.
The seamless integration of iPod makes it effortless for drivers to control their music through their existing audio system and the multifunction steering wheel. The new BMW Interface for iPod enables drivers to easily access their entire music library, shuffle songs, skip between tracks and adjust volume -- all of this with no loss of sound quality or driving control.
The new Interface is compatible with all iPods with a dock connector, including the iPod nano and the fifth generation iPod. The BMW iPod Interfaces integrate the iPod through a direct connection in the BMW glovebox, providing outstanding sound quality and constant power to the iPod all while your iPod remains protected and out of view.
The new BMW iPod Interface will be available for customers to purchase at BMW centers beginning in July 2006. Pricing has not been determined.
Features and operation may vary depending on vehicle model and option content. Consumers should check with their BMW centers for specific application restrictions or log onto http://www.ipodyourbmw.com. Installation is performed by authorized BMW centers only. iPod players are sold separately.
Please visit http://www.ipodyourbmw.com for additional information.
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The ipodyourbmw.com site does not look updated yet, still saying not for 2006. I sure that's just a lag and will be updated soon.
The ipodyourbmw.com site does not look updated yet, still saying not for 2006. I sure that's just a lag and will be updated soon.
04-12-2006, 07:19 AM
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NICE! JULY!!!! soooo long! By them my iPod would be broke. hahahahah
AWESOME! I hope they keep the retrofit at a reasonable price.
Anyone know what the price is now including parts and installiation for the E46 BMWs? That should give a rough estimate on how much it'll be... $300 $600? If its about $300 It'll be reasonable.
AWESOME! I hope they keep the retrofit at a reasonable price.
Anyone know what the price is now including parts and installiation for the E46 BMWs? That should give a rough estimate on how much it'll be... $300 $600? If its about $300 It'll be reasonable.
04-12-2006, 08:27 AM
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Not an owner of the 5 ...yet, but I can imagine the best feature would be the constant energy it provides. Sound quality and out of sight follow. I use my 3 Gen iPod as a "do all". So It gets thrown around my car quite a bit. Then I take it inside and dock it on the Bose Sound Dock, but If I would like to take it out for a run, walk, or whatever exercise that last longer than thirty minutes I can forget about it.
So the older iPod would simply be hidden away in the glovebox keeping that constant charge. Perfect!
The reason I'm not in a rush to get the battery switched out is only b/c my wife purchased the 5Gen iPod.
So the older iPod would simply be hidden away in the glovebox keeping that constant charge. Perfect!
The reason I'm not in a rush to get the battery switched out is only b/c my wife purchased the 5Gen iPod.
04-12-2006, 08:42 AM
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04-12-2006, 09:20 AM
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You're the man, E60Speed! Accurate info everytime! Thanks.
It might cost 1.5x of e46 kit. I hope not. Kit is $200+ 1hour of labor is reasonable. It's just like AUX adapter.
It might cost 1.5x of e46 kit. I hope not. Kit is $200+ 1hour of labor is reasonable. It's just like AUX adapter.
04-12-2006, 09:27 AM
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I am assuming that it will probably need a CIP update, to get the sofware part figured out. Who knows, maybe the most recent update already has it buit in and they are just working on the hardware interface.
04-12-2006, 10:50 AM
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Hallelujah! And to think... I was JUST about to install an Aux cable...
04-12-2006, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jdubbs' post='268185' date='Apr 12 2006, 01:50 PM
Hallelujah! And to think... I was JUST about to install an Aux cable...