Internet - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

jimboss · 02-12-2013, 01:14 PM

Guys

Got a 320d M sport Touring on the way with a few toys including the professional media package. Also decided to go for the Internet. Anyone else got it? Is it any good or have I wasted my money and do you have to pay any monthly/annual subscriptions?

f1swk · 02-12-2013, 01:31 PM

its included for the first 3years then you pay per year

Floriank · 02-12-2013, 02:15 PM

Too be honest, it's a bit of a gimmick I have found - it's soooo slooow as it runs on TMobile and their 3G coverage seems pretty poor.

I wish I could tether it off my HSPA EE mobile connection to make it usable but this is not possible once the BMW Assist is activated.

Also, any kind of text entry is rather painful with the iDrive controller.

So, in my opinion it's not really a useful addition to the car but as it's quite cheap it'll help sell the car on at a later date as it sounds rather fancy.

TonyS · 02-12-2013, 02:23 PM

I got it because it was "only" another £99 and I thought it might be useful.

In reality it's so slow it's pretty much unusable, and I've never used it since the first few days. IMO a complete waste of money.

rich1068 · 02-12-2013, 02:25 PM

It's one of those toys you show people. It appealed to my inner geek.

Actually I tried it the other day and wanted to sign into my Google account. Could I find out how to input '@'? Could I hell!

jimboss · 02-12-2013, 02:27 PM

Thanks guys, i plan to jog it on after 3 years so thats alright, but as i suspected it sounds like a gimmick. should have put the cash towards something useful! never mind!

Steve_M_Sport · 02-12-2013, 02:27 PM

I was very tempted to have this option however after reading this thread I am relieved I didn't bother.

zorroone · 02-12-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

I was very tempted to have this option however after reading this thread I am relieved I didn't bother.

Thanks I have included on my order guys. Thought there might be a catch lol

But read this on the BBC News headlines today: 'Every new car' connected to web by 2014' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21411335

RichardM · 02-12-2013, 03:52 PM

I have it and the 3G coverage is pretty good around here. It only works when stationary though and is fidly to use, you may as well just use your phone to browse the web! Assuming you are stationary anyway.

BMW online is better, at least you can use that whilst moving and it shows sport and news headlines along with the weather.

f1swk · 02-12-2013, 04:04 PM

agreed the bmw online bit is well worth having

venkata · 02-12-2013, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f1swk

its included for the first 3years then you pay per year

Think I read it somewhere saying it's Â£10 per month after the 3 years are up...

RobUK · 02-12-2013, 05:42 PM

Google Local Search, weather, news and a variety of other bits are included with the Pro Nav anyway so I figured an extra £95 for a crappy browser with painful input probably wasn't worth it

If I ever did have the urge to surf while in the car I'd park up and use the phone.

Floriank · 02-12-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

It's one of those toys you show people. It appealed to my inner geek.

Actually I tried it the other day and wanted to sign into my Google account. Could I find out how to input '@'? Could I hell!

I had the same problem but discovered that the @ symbol can be accessed by turning the iDrive controller past the "visible" end of characters in the "symbol" (or was it the "numbers" - can't quite remember) sub menu.

Hard to enter and the sign-in info isn't remembered by the crappy browser between sessions anyway. You have to re-enter it every time. Quite cool though to see your GoogleApps inbox on your nav screen though.

mlepyro · 02-12-2013, 08:56 PM

I had this on my 335d and it was a complete and utter waste of money... presumed it'd be similar for the F3x so never bothered.

It's easier and faster to use a smartphone.

Mat

rich1068 · 02-13-2013, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floriank

I had the same problem but discovered that the @ symbol can be accessed by turning the iDrive controller past the "visible" end of characters in the "symbol" (or was it the "numbers" - can't quite remember) sub menu.

Hard to enter and the sign-in info isn't remembered by the crappy browser between sessions anyway. You have to re-enter it every time. Quite cool though to see your GoogleApps inbox on your nav screen though.

Cheers. I'll have another go.

venkata · 02-13-2013, 04:38 PM

Can you not tether the connection and use the iphone for example to provide internet connectivity?

Steve_M_Sport · 02-13-2013, 05:34 PM

Venkata,

Your signature mentions " | EU6 BluePerformance Diesel " - can you tell me what that is please ?

Cheers.

Steve

02-12-2013, 01:14 PM	#1
jimboss Private First Class Drives: F31 320d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Herts Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	Internet Guys Got a 320d M sport Touring on the way with a few toys including the professional media package. Also decided to go for the Internet. Anyone else got it? Is it any good or have I wasted my money and do you have to pay any monthly/annual subscriptions?
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02-12-2013, 02:15 PM	#3
Floriank New Member Drives: F31 330D M Sport Tanzanite Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hampshire/Sussex Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Too be honest, it's a bit of a gimmick I have found - it's soooo slooow as it runs on TMobile and their 3G coverage seems pretty poor. I wish I could tether it off my HSPA EE mobile connection to make it usable but this is not possible once the BMW Assist is activated. Also, any kind of text entry is rather painful with the iDrive controller. So, in my opinion it's not really a useful addition to the car but as it's quite cheap it'll help sell the car on at a later date as it sounds rather fancy. __________________ F31 330d M Sport Tanzanite + heated Black Dakota Pro Nav/Visibility Pack/Comfort Pack/Harman Kardon/Comfort Access/Adaptive Suspension/Tow Bar etc

02-12-2013, 02:27 PM	#6
jimboss Private First Class Drives: F31 320d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Herts Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, i plan to jog it on after 3 years so thats alright, but as i suspected it sounds like a gimmick. should have put the cash towards something useful! never mind! Last edited by jimboss; 02-12-2013 at 02:32 PM.

02-12-2013, 05:42 PM	#12
RobUK Captain Drives: F30 328i Lux' 8SAT, Red Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 866 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i [5.00]	Google Local Search, weather, news and a variety of other bits are included with the Pro Nav anyway so I figured an extra £95 for a crappy browser with painful input probably wasn't worth it If I ever did have the urge to surf while in the car I'd park up and use the phone. __________________ 2012 F30 328i Lux', 8SAT, Melbourne Red

02-12-2013, 08:56 PM	#14
mlepyro M Performance Drives: E92 M3 + F31 330d Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Daventry, UK Posts: 289 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 2012 330d F31 Touring [0.00]	I had this on my 335d and it was a complete and utter waste of money... presumed it'd be similar for the F3x so never bothered. It's easier and faster to use a smartphone. Mat __________________ F31 330d M Sport (Alpine White / Red) Packages - Parking, Security, Safety, Visibility, Pro Nav, M brakes, Adaptive S, Sport steering, Comfort Access, Sun glass, Mirrors, Heated seats, Surround-view, HUD, HK sound, Speed display. Mods - 405 wheels, M performance aerodynamics. M perf brakes red. My toy - E92 M3 - (M.White + red)

02-12-2013, 01:31 PM	#2
f1swk Private First Class Drives: f31 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: uk Posts: 144 iTrader: (0)	its included for the first 3years then you pay per year

02-12-2013, 02:23 PM	#4
TonyS Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 232 iTrader: (0)	I got it because it was "only" another £99 and I thought it might be useful. In reality it's so slow it's pretty much unusable, and I've never used it since the first few days. IMO a complete waste of money.

02-12-2013, 02:25 PM	#5
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,907 iTrader: (0)	It's one of those toys you show people. It appealed to my inner geek. Actually I tried it the other day and wanted to sign into my Google account. Could I find out how to input '@'? Could I hell!

02-12-2013, 02:27 PM	#7
Steve_M_Sport Private First Class Drives: F31 320D M Sport Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	I was very tempted to have this option however after reading this thread I am relieved I didn't bother.

02-12-2013, 03:52 PM	#9
RichardM Major Drives: F31 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Herts UK Posts: 1,158 iTrader: (1)	I have it and the 3G coverage is pretty good around here. It only works when stationary though and is fidly to use, you may as well just use your phone to browse the web! Assuming you are stationary anyway. BMW online is better, at least you can use that whilst moving and it shows sport and news headlines along with the weather.

02-12-2013, 04:04 PM	#10
f1swk Private First Class Drives: f31 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: uk Posts: 144 iTrader: (0)	agreed the bmw online bit is well worth having

02-13-2013, 04:38 PM	#16
venkata Lieutenant Drives: F30 320D MSport EBII Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lancashire Posts: 475 iTrader: (0)	Can you not tether the connection and use the iphone for example to provide internet connectivity? __________________ Gone: E46 320D Sport \| Silver Grey \| Xenon \| Heated Leather \| Rain Sensors \| M Sports package II Driving: http://mybmw.co.uk/x1j0z7b7 \| F30 320D ///M-Sport \| EBII \| Black Leather \| Visibility Pack \| Adaptive Suspension \| Media Pro Pack \| BMW Apps \| Sports Auto \| Sun Protection Glass \| EU6 BluePerformance Diesel

02-13-2013, 05:34 PM	#17
Steve_M_Sport Private First Class Drives: F31 320D M Sport Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 137 iTrader: (0)	Venkata, Your signature mentions " \| EU6 BluePerformance Diesel " - can you tell me what that is please ? Cheers. Steve

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