[matt_335Ci]

Originally Posted by fatass

seriously. you should upgrade your wife too, a new hotter younger girl is always graduating high school

I am working on that

[detach8]

Originally Posted by fatass

seriously. you should upgrade your wife too, a new hotter younger girl is always graduating high school

ROFL!!!

[sjohal]

If the new iDrive does in fact come to MY2013, then I may trade in my F30 in a year or two. As someone who cares about tech gadgets, this appeals to me.

[arnsbrae]

Originally Posted by sjohal

If the new iDrive does in fact come to MY2013, then I may trade in my F30 in a year or two. As someone who cares about tech gadgets, this appeals to me.

I totally get that - the gadget stuff is a high priority for me too...

[bosz]

Originally Posted by sjohal

If the new iDrive does in fact come to MY2013, then I may trade in my F30 in a year or two. As someone who cares about tech gadgets, this appeals to me.

I'm sure these guys will have a less hassle/costly solution when the time comes www.bimmer-tech.net

[sjohal]

Originally Posted by bosz

I'm sure these guys will have a less hassle/costly solution when the time comes www.bimmer-tech.net

Hopefully thats the case. But if there is a substantial upgrade in the hardware than it might be a difficult retrofit to make.

The new navigation graphics look phenomenal.

[svache]

Originally Posted by Robin_NL

MY 2012:
http://www.automopedia.org/wp-conten...leposition.png

MY 2013:
http://just.razzi.me/photos/152421/7...jpg?1315776047

But you do realize those are coupes, right? We're driving the sedan

Originally Posted by Igoryanych

Yes. But the system will use only 128Gb out of 200.
Also support of podcasts and audiobooks and Coverflow (hm, I think Apple has patent for that) that is planned to implement later.
WLAN functions for DLNA server and audio/video streaming.
System will support tho phones connected at the same time.

US owners will get Fuel assistant as bonus (finds nearest filling stations when you need it with opening time and current prices).

And I am not 100% sure that the screen of F01 LCI might be quite bigger because of the new system. I don't know anything about the resolution change but imo it will be bigger than 1280x480 we have now. New system looks much cleaner and cooler than CIC we use now.

Now these things are indeed more obvious and newer than what we have now.

However, I am wondering about the need of podcasts and audiobooks, you can achieve the same by streaming from your phone or ipod. WLAN for audio/video streaming is fun but I doubt the video part will make it's way to the US, seeing how we don't get the TV functions either. Also, where does it get its WIFI from? Seems a bit illogical as people have their phones usually hooked up and it seems easier to get the data from that. Fuel assistant looks cool too but if it works as well as the traffic data does (which doesn't do anything here, even though it is advertised that it should, same as some other interactive things), then I get some doubts. The idea is cool though, I just wonder if it will work as intended.

Originally Posted by fatass

seriously. you should upgrade your wife too, a new hotter younger girl is always graduating high school

Don't give me any ideas lol jk jk

[Igoryanych]

Originally Posted by svache

However, I am wondering about the need of podcasts and audiobooks, you can achieve the same by streaming from your phone or ipod. WLAN for audio/video streaming is fun but I doubt the video part will make it's way to the US, seeing how we don't get the TV functions either. Also, where does it get its WIFI from? Seems a bit illogical as people have their phones usually hooked up and it seems easier to get the data from that. Fuel assistant looks cool too but if it works as well as the traffic data does (which doesn't do anything here, even though it is advertised that it should, same as some other interactive things), then I get some doubts. The idea is cool though, I just wonder if it will work as intended.

They just separate Audiobooks and Podcasts from Music (separate icon with a book and musical notes sign.

As for the WIFI it will not be used for getting wireless internet but you can connect other devices (internal network) to stream it's video and music through DLNA (more devices compatibility). Maybe it also can share your internet as a hotspot for your other devices and no more need for part 84212186313 (Car hotspot).

Bluetooth AVRCP streaming with versions 1.0, 1.3 will be used. Version 1.4 since November 2012.

[sulai]

I think there will be some camping here :P till I find someone succeeded to retrofit

[Pexner]

There is no way this will be iun the Australian cars: too much distraction, and then it will only work when stopped, and so the igadget will do all of this. The GPS nav is cool, but I would not think that the detail would be yet available

[rezi]

Originally Posted by RWFG

Hi,

I have ordered my 328i MPackage 8 speed sport auto with Navi Professional yesterday. Estimated delivery is end of july.

The salesguy said that MPackage cars will all be MY2013.

But: He was not sure about the Navi. I think I will have to wait and see, what we will get.

Unfortunately, I have a bad feeling about this.

m-sport pack is MY13 - so the new navi is on board for sure.

[acey81]

Top Tip to BMW: Instead of adding quite a few more or less useful features. Concentrate on making your system compatible with the modern day mobile phones, including perhaps the most popular one –*the iPhone.

[Igoryanych]

Originally Posted by acey81

Top Tip to BMW: Instead of adding quite a few more or less useful features. Concentrate on making your system compatible with the modern day mobile phones, including perhaps the most popular one –*the iPhone.

What do you mean? iPhone is fully supported. The only thing missing is support of Siri for 4S.

[tlp]

Originally Posted by acey81

Top Tip to BMW: Instead of adding quite a few more or less useful features. Concentrate on making your system compatible with the modern day mobile phones, including perhaps the most popular one –*the iPhone.

The phone integration pics are from a blackberry. The Blackberry phone integration exclusivity agreement must still be in place. I'm sure that BMW had no idea that RIM was a super nova in the making.

[Feanor]

Originally Posted by Igoryanych

What do you mean? iPhone is fully supported. The only thing missing is support of Siri for 4S.

I thought the mobile office functions weren't available with iPhone, as others have said?

[mhaghighi]

I dont underestant these release time for the new Idrive. First I get my 2011 M3 and the BMW App comes out 3 months later even with my new Idrive. NOW I just got my 2013 X5 5.0 two weeks ago and this new idrive will come out. WHAT DOES ONE HAVE TO DO TO HAVE THE LATEST FROM BMW??

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by mhaghighi

I dont underestant these release time for the new Idrive. First I get my 2011 M3 and the BMW App comes out 3 months later even with my new Idrive. NOW I just got my 2013 X5 5.0 two weeks ago and this new idrive will come out. WHAT DOES ONE HAVE TO DO TO HAVE THE LATEST FROM BMW??

The x5 e70 is soon end of life. I wouldn't be surprised if this update isn't even available for the current e70. They might bring it to the x6 since that just got a LCI.

[1230vani]

AUPEO is a really good app, makes 6NR starting to pay off.

[Dabaitu]

This thread is full of First World Problems.

[v1k0d3n]

i wish that bmw would at least allow upgrade for things that improve safety (like autocomplete, more txt-to-speech content throughout, etc.). i would be happy with that, and to me it seems like a very reasonable request.

[arnsbrae]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

This thread is full of First World Problems.

Yes, but most of the posters live in the 'First World.'

[lem144]

I am a gadget guy like the best of 'em, but I want my BMW to drive well. Take the R&D $$s and make the steering system better and install iOS in the dash. Why re-invent something that is unnecessary?

Thanks.