i came across this. what is it? is it a tv tuner?

http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/showparts.do?model...=95&x=180&y=101

i never knew the tv tuner came with a remote?

 

actually it says DVB-T, is that a digital tv tuner?

 

The set top box is for DVB-T, what is terrestrial digital video broadcast, or simply, digital TV by air.
The box is an add on and goes in the trunk, therefore the remote. Wth having that you can switch between regualr (analog) and digital TV.
But I don't know if you have DVB-T...
This is new in Germany...

All MY2005 E60/E61's with TV function doesn't need this box, because it's allready included in the regular TV module...

 

will the remore sensor reach the box in the boot? how do i find out if i have DVB-T in my area?

 

I would ask in a TV shop or somebody who works for a TV station...

Off course, the remote reaches it!

 

it is out in the UK.

http://www.dvb.org/index.php?id=229

so many channels will it have then?

 

That depends on how many TV stations got a license.
In Germany all major stations have a license allready, even some minor ones.
The biggest benefit is, that you will be able to see all channels in an almost perfect quality, even in metro regions where you usually get only one or two stations on the analog module.

 

thanks again Iceman, ill find out what are channels are available and then hopefully look in to buying one.

BTW do you need a Tv tuner already fitted to have the set top box?

 

I don't know.
I have the TV function allready. So when I asked my dealer about it he knew I have the TV tuner allready and there was no reason to mention the need of the TV module... So I can't tell you if you have to have the TV module... I would say, it's required, but that's just a guess.
BTW, my dealer told me the box including installation and German sales tax is 975,- Euro.

 

for you UK types it is aka Freeview .. surely to god you know what is freeview??

if not go to www.freeview.co.uk