True iPod Integration
03-23-2005, 09:25 PM
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Does anyone have any info on being able to run the iPod through idrive? I know about the aux input, but I hear an integrated solution may be coming soon.
In the meantime, has anyone else noticed how nicely the iPod with the Griffin iTrip fits in the ashtray?
Dave
In the meantime, has anyone else noticed how nicely the iPod with the Griffin iTrip fits in the ashtray?
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03-24-2005, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by davetexas' date='Mar 24 2005, 01:25 AM
Does anyone have any info on being able to run the iPod through idrive? I know about the aux input, but I hear an integrated solution may be coming soon.
In the meantime, has anyone else noticed how nicely the iPod with the Griffin iTrip fits in the ashtray?
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In the meantime, has anyone else noticed how nicely the iPod with the Griffin iTrip fits in the ashtray?
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We have exactly the same as you - thanks for the tip.
We usually bung ours on the Idrive shelf.
I'm really impressed with the FM transmitter - makes my standard (Not even HiFi) system sound loads better.
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03-24-2005, 04:57 AM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Originally Posted by ferrarislave' date='Mar 24 2005, 01:00 AM
Where is the Idrive AUX jack. ?
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03-24-2005, 07:10 AM
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Aux in sounds loads better than itrip.
Compared itrip to CD and there's clear loss in quality to my poor ears.
I find it hard to tell the difference between aux in and CD though, but it's important you use dock connector, top output of an ipod is poor quality for headphones only.
Compared itrip to CD and there's clear loss in quality to my poor ears.
I find it hard to tell the difference between aux in and CD though, but it's important you use dock connector, top output of an ipod is poor quality for headphones only.
03-24-2005, 07:21 AM
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Even with the aux input, you don't have the ability to control the iPod via iDrive or the steering wheel. IF they ever come out with an iPod interface for the E60 (in which it will be questionable whether it can be retrofitted with currently manufactured E60 electronics), that will power the iPod and allow use of car controls, however, still, song information will not be displayed on the iDrive.
The answer may be the rumored Bluetooth iPod! With a Bluetooth iPod, theoretically we should have full functionality and features that are available on the iPod
The answer may be the rumored Bluetooth iPod! With a Bluetooth iPod, theoretically we should have full functionality and features that are available on the iPod
03-24-2005, 07:53 AM
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Just open the ashtray and put it in. Fits like a glove.
Originally Posted by davetexas' date='Mar 24 2005, 01:25 AM
Does anyone have any info on being able to run the iPod through idrive? I know about the aux input, but I hear an integrated solution may be coming soon.
In the meantime, has anyone else noticed how nicely the iPod with the Griffin iTrip fits in the ashtray?
Attachment 6043
Dave
In the meantime, has anyone else noticed how nicely the iPod with the Griffin iTrip fits in the ashtray?
Attachment 6043
Dave
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