Can the Idrive read an external HD
04-19-2005, 02:03 PM
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I say forget the IPOD. Anyone have any clue if it would be possible to hook an external hard drive to the Idrive system. Using the idrives computer to read the drive to play MP3's
04-19-2005, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterJoyce' date='Apr 19 2005, 07:35 PM
Doesnt the I-Drive use Windows CE?
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REDMOND, Wash. -- March 4, 2002 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that the BMW 7 Series, the line of cars introduced last month in the United States, features Microsoft?s robust, real-time embedded operating system, Windows? CE. This announcement comes shortly after Microsoft?s Automotive Business Unit launched Windows CE for Automotive v3.5, the newest version of its telematics software platform based on Windows CE, and announced an end-to-end solution to enable the auto industry to cost-effectively implement and maintain advanced automotive telematics.
Siemens VDO Automotive AG, the preferred navigation supplier of BMW, is using the Microsoft? Windows CE operating system in the Control Display, which is part of the innovative BMW iDrive concept. Microsoft?s technology is available to BMW motorists worldwide, delivering an advanced in-car computing experience.
"When we heard about BMW?s telematics vision, we knew the exceptional quality in Microsoft technology would fit hand-in-hand," said Bob McKenzie, general manager of Microsoft?s Automotive Business Unit. "The iDrive concept is a unique one, and we?re proud to power the graphical user interface in the Control Display."
The iDrive concept and the Control Display enable easy operation of, and convenient access to, the myriad of features at the driver?s disposal, including the navigation, telephone, climate control and entertainment systems. This presents a bold new concept for interaction between the driver and automobile. The BMW 7 Series was launched in Germany in fall 2001. It is now available in North America and will be available in other markets this spring.
04-19-2005, 09:10 PM
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Isn't the 1,3,5,6-series Java-powered??
I thought I read that somewhere.
Isn't the 1,3,5,6-series Java-powered??
I thought I read that somewhere.
04-19-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bushmaster' date='Apr 19 2005, 05:03 PM
I say forget the IPOD. Anyone have any clue if it would be possible to hook an external hard drive to the Idrive system. Using the idrives computer to read the drive to play MP3's
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04-20-2005, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by bushmaster' date='Apr 20 2005, 06:50 AM
Anybody have any information on this for the new 5 series. here is the link check it out. This could be the IPOD killer for BMW installs.
http://www.phatnoise.com/products/digitalm...players/bmw.php
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http://www.phatnoise.com/products/digitalm...players/bmw.php
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A friend of mine has a Phatnoise in his Audi TT. Works nice with his Audi concert radio. very well integrated but hey it is not as cool as an iPod
04-20-2005, 06:27 AM
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Phatnoze is phat Ipod is cool
Archos rulez
I have a 20Gb mp3 it is cool and you can take it with you...
but this is awesome...
http://www.archos.com/products/overview/pm...2bysj3kcb4of2oj
I order my bimmer in May and with L7 and aux-in -I got as offer.-)
Archos rulez
I have a 20Gb mp3 it is cool and you can take it with you...
but this is awesome...
http://www.archos.com/products/overview/pm...2bysj3kcb4of2oj
I order my bimmer in May and with L7 and aux-in -I got as offer.-)
04-20-2005, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ats77' date='Apr 20 2005, 09:27 AM
Phatnoze is phat Ipod is cool
Archos rulez
I have a 20Gb mp3 it is cool and you can take it with you...
but this is awesome...
http://www.archos.com/products/overview/pm...2bysj3kcb4of2oj
I order my bimmer in May and with L7 and aux-in -I got as offer.-)
Archos rulez
I have a 20Gb mp3 it is cool and you can take it with you...
but this is awesome...
http://www.archos.com/products/overview/pm...2bysj3kcb4of2oj
I order my bimmer in May and with L7 and aux-in -I got as offer.-)
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but I think I like this better
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