Comments on: BMW to offer Bluetooth audio streaming http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/ BMW News and Opinion Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:09:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jeff http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-1001 Jeff Tue, 06 May 2008 18:45:34 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-1001 <p>I think this is an advancement in practicality. Just think of it: you have your iPhone in your pocket, you get into your car, and instantly you have access to all your music on your iPhone without having to take it out of your pocket and hooking a cable into it. Just charge it at night when you're sleeping. No problem. I've been wishing for this feature.</p> I think this is an advancement in practicality. Just think of it: you have your iPhone in your pocket, you get into your car, and instantly you have access to all your music on your iPhone without having to take it out of your pocket and hooking a cable into it. Just charge it at night when you’re sleeping. No problem. I’ve been wishing for this feature.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-660 Michael Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:44:23 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-660 <p>Pat- good points... people will have to have compatible devices and be up to date. As for cost, it should be part of the next generation Bluetooth module and Car Communications Computer. Bluetooth should become a standard option in the next generation cars as other manufacturers are beginning that already, if BMW adopts that idea is yet to be seen. If it is an add-on it may become part of the radio upgrade or BMW assist (current BT) or premium package. Details are still not clear as far as price point and packaging. Battery life and charging will be concerns as well so in a practical sense this is less practical.</p> Pat- good points… people will have to have compatible devices and be up to date. As for cost, it should be part of the next generation Bluetooth module and Car Communications Computer. Bluetooth should become a standard option in the next generation cars as other manufacturers are beginning that already, if BMW adopts that idea is yet to be seen. If it is an add-on it may become part of the radio upgrade or BMW assist (current BT) or premium package. Details are still not clear as far as price point and packaging. Battery life and charging will be concerns as well so in a practical sense this is less practical.

]]> By: Pat H. http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Pat H. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:45:27 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-645 <p>Very cool stuff. Not something I would honestly ever be too concerned with, nonetheless it's some really cool technology.</p> <p>The only concern I have is when it comes to compatibility. We already see this arise with iPod's that need current software, and several phones that don't have seamless pairing with the Bluetooth system. I just think it adds another part to it which could have the average consumer (ie, not bimmerfile readers) upset that their new car doesn't integrate 100%.</p> <p>Also, I wonder what the cost might be. With the 6FL iPod option running $400, will there be a significant increase in cost?</p> Very cool stuff. Not something I would honestly ever be too concerned with, nonetheless it’s some really cool technology.

The only concern I have is when it comes to compatibility. We already see this arise with iPod’s that need current software, and several phones that don’t have seamless pairing with the Bluetooth system. I just think it adds another part to it which could have the average consumer (ie, not bimmerfile readers) upset that their new car doesn’t integrate 100%.

Also, I wonder what the cost might be. With the 6FL iPod option running $400, will there be a significant increase in cost?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-644 Gabe Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:14:16 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-644 <p>Wow this is fascinating news.</p> Wow this is fascinating news.

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