Comments on: Exclusive: New iDrive Information http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/ BMW News & Opinion, BMW M3, BMW 1M, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X3, BMW i Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Automobile Guide Blog » Blog Archive » Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1828 Automobile Guide Blog » Blog Archive » Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:17:20 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1828 <p>[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]</p> [...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

]]> By: Ed Jung http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1682 Ed Jung Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:32:35 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1682 <p>My short car sales career (just under four years) began about a year or so after the dot bomb had detonated and about a year after iDrive was introduced on the 7 Series. The first version was a bit challenging not so much because it lacked the function buttons around the controller as it was an entirely new way to access and control features particularly entertainment and data. With a bit of use as practice the patterns of movement to achieve a result such as adding a favorite radio station was done by moving rotating and pressing the controller ("clicking") without looking down to verify the selection except a brief glance at the screen. As it happened I sold Audis for about 9 months (BMW's for the balance) and found the MMI system very good but not so much for the buttons as for the feel and flow of the of the processes. For the initial introduction of a iDrive type of auxiliary control the buttons are helpful however they will increase the likelihood of looking down, deeply into the cockpit, around the controller which takes the eyes off the road longer. While the training period was a bit more lengthy and frustrating for some, the original naked iDrive, once mastered, was easier to operate without taking one's eyes off the road at all or for less time and fewer times compared to the MMI type. Just my observation.</p> My short car sales career (just under four years) began about a year or so after the dot bomb had detonated and about a year after iDrive was introduced on the 7 Series. The first version was a bit challenging not so much because it lacked the function buttons around the controller as it was an entirely new way to access and control features particularly entertainment and data. With a bit of use as practice the patterns of movement to achieve a result such as adding a favorite radio station was done by moving rotating and pressing the controller (“clicking”) without looking down to verify the selection except a brief glance at the screen. As it happened I sold Audis for about 9 months (BMW’s for the balance) and found the MMI system very good but not so much for the buttons as for the feel and flow of the of the processes. For the initial introduction of a iDrive type of auxiliary control the buttons are helpful however they will increase the likelihood of looking down, deeply into the cockpit, around the controller which takes the eyes off the road longer. While the training period was a bit more lengthy and frustrating for some, the original naked iDrive, once mastered, was easier to operate without taking one’s eyes off the road at all or for less time and fewer times compared to the MMI type. Just my observation.

]]> By: BimmerFile » Archive » New iDrive confirmed for the ‘09 1 and 3 Series http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1593 BimmerFile » Archive » New iDrive confirmed for the ‘09 1 and 3 Series Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:08:17 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1593 <p>[...] week we mentioned many of these iDrive features from the experiences of those who had access to the system in testing, but now we can [...]</p> [...] week we mentioned many of these iDrive features from the experiences of those who had access to the system in testing, but now we can [...]

]]> By: Car Guides » Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1579 Car Guides » Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:20:42 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1579 <p>[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]</p> [...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

]]> By: Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI | Auto Sources http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1549 Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI | Auto Sources Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:08:32 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1549 <p>[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]</p> [...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

]]> By: Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI | Joxx.net http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1540 Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI | Joxx.net Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:50:44 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1540 <p>[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]</p> [...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

]]> By: chetlocal http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1536 chetlocal Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:32:08 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1536 <p>Follow>Lead</p> Follow>Lead

]]> By: Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi's MMI | Cars Blog http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1535 Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi's MMI | Cars Blog Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:14:35 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1535 <p>[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]</p> [...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1533 Michael Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:52:25 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1533 <p>Dan,</p> <p>The rear lights of the LCI will have the LED lights as in the X6 and 7 series. The headlights will be Xenon not LED as can be seen in our exclusive <a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/03/exclusive-e9091-lci-photos/" rel="nofollow">PHOTOS</a></p> Dan,

The rear lights of the LCI will have the LED lights as in the X6 and 7 series. The headlights will be Xenon not LED as can be seen in our exclusive PHOTOS

]]> By: BimmerFile » Archive » 2009 7 Series revealed http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1531 BimmerFile » Archive » 2009 7 Series revealed Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:48:04 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1531 <p>[...] are to be utilized in future marketing for the model. Our information on the menu layout of the new iDrive is also partially confirm within these photos. We will of course have more detailed info within the [...]</p> [...] are to be utilized in future marketing for the model. Our information on the menu layout of the new iDrive is also partially confirm within these photos. We will of course have more detailed info within the [...]

]]> By: Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI | 9autos.com http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1530 Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI | 9autos.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:40:18 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1530 <p>[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]</p> [...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

]]> By: BimmerFile » Archive » Exclusive: E90/91 LCI photos http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1528 BimmerFile » Archive » Exclusive: E90/91 LCI photos Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:06:16 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1528 <p>[...] should also receive a refresh with new materials and strong indication is that optionally the new iDrive system we exclusively reported on earlier will be [...]</p> [...] should also receive a refresh with new materials and strong indication is that optionally the new iDrive system we exclusively reported on earlier will be [...]

]]> By: Auto Clerks » Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1527 Auto Clerks » Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:52:24 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1527 <p>[...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]</p> [...] [Source: Bimmerfile] [...]

]]> By: Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 Next BMW iDrive to take cues from Audi’s MMI Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:43:01 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1526 <p>[...] Bimmerfile] addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fauto.cooone.com%2Fnext-bmw-idrive-to-take-cues-from-audis-mmi%2F'; [...]</p> [...] Bimmerfile] addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fauto.cooone.com%2Fnext-bmw-idrive-to-take-cues-from-audis-mmi%2F’; [...]

]]> By: Dan http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1525 Dan Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:41:37 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1525 <p>What are the chances the 2009 3 series will have LEDs in the front/rear lights similar to the 2009 7 series? Will the new 3 series receive anything else that is supposed to be put in the new 7 series (aside from the new i-Drive)?</p> What are the chances the 2009 3 series will have LEDs in the front/rear lights similar to the 2009 7 series? Will the new 3 series receive anything else that is supposed to be put in the new 7 series (aside from the new i-Drive)?

]]> By: Nick http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/02/new-idrive-information/comment-page-1/#comment-1523 Nick Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:35:28 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=346#comment-1523 <p>Does anyone know if this make it to just the sedan E90 or will it be present across the entire 3 series E92/93?</p> Does anyone know if this make it to just the sedan E90 or will it be present across the entire 3 series E92/93?

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