New Ipod interface
05-20-2006 | 03:37 AM
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I have read all of the recent threads regarding an Ipod interface which is integrated with IDrive. I understand this will be available June/July '06. Where I am not clear is whether those e60s already equipped with SAT and/or CD-Changers can also add this. Some members have indicated you cannot add this interface in addition to SAT, while others have written that this couldn't be a limiting factor. Does anyone know for sure? Also is there a price set yet for it?
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Haven't seen it yet.
06-16-2006 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by NC530i' post='285212' date='May 20 2006, 05:37 AM
I have read all of the recent threads regarding an Ipod interface which is integrated with IDrive. I understand this will be available June/July '06. Where I am not clear is whether those e60s already equipped with SAT and/or CD-Changers can also add this. Some members have indicated you cannot add this interface in addition to SAT, while others have written that this couldn't be a limiting factor. Does anyone know for sure? Also is there a price set yet for it?
Thanks,
NC530i
Thanks,
NC530i
" 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. "
That answers your question of compatibility with SAT. It does not say anything regarding the 6 CD Changers. It is possible that the connection will have a toggle or bypass switch like the Dension set-up which allows both the CD changes and the iPod connection to work.
06-16-2006 | 10:43 AM
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I recall having read something about the new and improved iPod interface in the current issue of Roundel. I will re-read it and post the details...
06-16-2006 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by AP Sales' post='298591' date='Jun 16 2006, 01:36 PM
I understand it is not compatible with the CD changer. One or the other, since they both use the same idrive interface position. We'll need to remove the CD changer to install the ipod
06-16-2006 | 11:28 AM
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Hmm...my dealer told me high chances of ipod interface without losing CD changer. He even offered an August installation date.
06-16-2006 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by NC530i' post='285212' date='May 20 2006, 12:37 PM
I have read all of the recent threads regarding an Ipod interface which is integrated with IDrive. I understand this will be available June/July '06. Where I am not clear is whether those e60s already equipped with SAT and/or CD-Changers can also add this. Some members have indicated you cannot add this interface in addition to SAT, while others have written that this couldn't be a limiting factor. Does anyone know for sure? Also is there a price set yet for it?
Thanks,
NC530i
Thanks,
NC530i
....Ugh, sorry guy end of the year...ugh, still wait for BMW's answer...Ugh! OK, buy new car 