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mofomat · 07-03-2008, 08:51 PM

These are photos of the updated iDrive for the LCI of the 3 series from September. Don't know whether they will be on the M3 from September though.

The new iDrive looks good.

In September 2008 option 609, BMW® Professional Multimedia Navigation system, will be revised on the following models:

1,3 & 7 Series

The updated system includes a new iDrive Controller with shortcut buttons, together with a more intuitive iDrive menu system.

The highlights of the new system are as follows:

New iDrive Controller with more intuitive operation

High resolution Control Display with vibrant screen

Revised iDrive menu structure

Interactive help with on screen description of function

Built in hard disc drive for improved speed of operation and data storage

More detailed navigation map

New navigation options and settings to enhance route planning

Multimedia capability with 8GB storage for audio files

Improved voice control

New layout for Favourite buttons with new direct function keys (model specific)

New iDrive Controller and Control Display
The new iDrive Controller now features shortcut buttons.
These provide access directly to systems which are regularly used by the driver:

CD / Multimedia
Radio
Telephone
Navigation

The “turn-press-slide“ system previously used has been enhanced.
From the Main menu a sub menu is selected by turning the controller and pressing down. To then navigate to the sub menu you then tilt to the right to open each further sub menu. This opens a window on top of the last screen. Tilting to the left moves back a screen.
Using any of the shortcut buttons (CD, RADIO, TEL, NAV) at any point returns the user to the last screen used within that menu.
The other controller buttons function as follows:

MENU Returns you to the Main menu
BACK Back to the previous screen, for up to 30 steps
OPTIONS Some sub menus have settings and specific functions that can be set by using this button

Hard Disc Mode
The new system is hard disc based rather than running from a DVD map. This provides the following benefits:

Improved speed of operation
Factory installed navigation map
Storage capability for other data
Single DVD Drive in dashboard

The navigation map can be updated by:
Workshop programming system
Loading an update disc in the DVD Drive

Navigation Enhancements – Route Planning
The new navigation map provides route planning enhancements:

Full screen mode
3D perspective view
Assistance window
Height mode
Night view
Travel planner (multiple stop-off points along one route)

Navigation Enhancements – Assistance Window
The following changes have been made to the functionality available within the Assistance Window:
Zoom in / out separately from the main window
With manual navigation destination entry, after input of several characters, a wizard type list is displayed
Any list containing locations will be displayed in a map in the assistance window (eg. points of interest, traffic information)
If a route is planned, the Assistance Window will highlight it, making it easy to see where a location is in relation to the route
Entertainment details allows you to display details of the music you are currently playing
When a destination is set the Road junction zoom is an option that will show an enlarged graphic of the junction exit on your planned route

Navigation Enhancements – Travel Planner
The new navigation system can also be used as a travel planner to plan routes with up to 30 stop-off points.
When you set-up a route you can freely insert new addresses into anywhere between the start point and the destination.
When a stage destination is reached the navigation system automatically sets the next destination.
You can also reverse the direction of the route and save routes you have created for future use.

Multimedia Capability – Music Storage
The hard disc drive provides 8.0GB storage for audio files.
Music can be stored on the hard disc from three sources:

Audio CD
Data CD/DVD
USB device in data port
Usable storage capacity on the hard disc in 7.6GB, this will hold circa 2,000 songs at 128kbits/s.
Audio CD

‘Save music to car’ function ‘rips’ the music to hard disc drive
Music is converted into a WMA file with a fixed data rate of 128 kbits/s and is saved on the hard disc drive

Music can be played while the music is saved
Audio CD’s ripped and saved to the hard disc drive are shown in the music collection with a CD icon by the corresponding title

Data CD/DVD
‘Save to vehicle’ function copies audio files from a data CD or DVD to the hard disc

MP3, WMA and AAC formats are compatible
Audio copied to the hard disc drive is shown in the music collection with a folder icon by the corresponding title
USB device
‘Import New Music (USB)’ function copies audio files from a USB device to the hard disc

MP3, WMA and AAC formats are compatible
Audio copied to the hard disc drive is shown in the music collection with a folder icon by the corresponding title
The new navigation system includes a new USB data port hidden in the glove box to import the music, this USB data port cannot be used to play audio files
You cannot import music to the hard disc drive from option 6FL USB audio interface, located in the arm rest

The new USB data port in the glove box can be used export all of the audio files from the hard disc drive, onto an external USB device.
This facility is for the customer to use if the vehicle is to visit the workshop, or if the customer is changing their vehicle.
Exported audio files can be imported back to the vehicle by uploading via the USB data port.
Note: It is not possible to play music files that feature copy protection, although they will be copied to the hard disc drive from CD/DVD or USB device.

The CD / Multimedia menu includes a sub-menu which allows you to search the audio you have saved using the following criteria:
Genre / Artist / Album / Track
To enable use of this facility every audio file stored in the car must be encoded with data (it is called the ID3 tag). This information is not always available on an audio CD.
On the hard disc drive there is 4GB space allocated to a database called Gracenote. This database is accessed when an audio CD is ripped and the audio file is saved with the track data if it is available.
There will be additional options for BMW® ConnectedDrive customers to supplement missing data. The Gracenote database can also be updated during a workshop visit.

Bluetooth telephone integration
The new system supports PIM services (Personal Information Manager.)
Future bluetooth handsets we recommend with PIM services will transfer the phone’s contact data to the hard disc, this will include contact addresses held in the phone memory.
The car will have a ‘Central address book’. Information transferred by the phone will appear in all relevant menus (phone menu, navigation address book and Contacts.)

Voice Control
Improved voice control (where fitted.)

S65B40 · 07-03-2008, 08:54 PM

The new revised graphics for the NAV sure look amazing!

I hope that can be updated through a new DVD disk.

!Xoible · 07-03-2008, 08:57 PM

i'd be willing to trade my car in just for that... get a GTR instead tho

///M PWR 00 · 07-03-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

i'd be willing to trade my car in just for that... get a GTR instead tho

The new I-drive is nice. Im kinda glad now I waited for a 09. The M3 better get it.

Ronin13 · 07-03-2008, 09:14 PM

Looks like it's going to be a cool setup. Plus I'd get to save a few bucks by dumping the 6FL and just store tunes on the HD.

JEllis · 07-03-2008, 09:55 PM

looks nice

LittleRocket · 07-03-2008, 10:00 PM

I was told the 3 series will not get the updated Idrive. It will debut on the new 7 coming in Sept. Not sure If I am correct but that is what I was told

BMW3R · 07-03-2008, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRocket

I was told the 3 series will not get the updated Idrive. It will debut on the new 7 coming in Sept. Not sure If I am correct but that is what I was told

Ditto here. I was told that the new system will not be seen until 2010 in US M3 models.

mofomat · 07-03-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRocket

I was told the 3 series will not get the updated Idrive. It will debut on the new 7 coming in Sept. Not sure If I am correct but that is what I was told

As far as I am aware, the new iDrive appears on the LCI 3 series which will be debuted at the Paris motorshow in October, at the same time as the 7 Series gets it's public debut.

This is an official release from BMW. I quote:

In September 2008 option 609, BMW® Professional Multimedia Navigation system, will be revised on the following models:

1,3 & 7 Series

There's no way that U.S. 3 series models will stay with the old iDrive whilst the European models will get the new one.

Zirenz2006 · 07-03-2008, 11:09 PM

They better put that in the M3 at the same time.

PLAYON · 07-03-2008, 11:30 PM

maaaaaan. . .that looks good.

FifthStreetz · 07-03-2008, 11:34 PM

Damn i want that.

armyav8tor · 07-04-2008, 12:18 AM

Too bad my timeline doesn't allow me to wait for the 09'

bastula · 07-04-2008, 01:57 AM

That looks really nice! Thanks for posting those

Keto · 07-04-2008, 02:15 AM

Looks like a 3 year upgrade cycle this time... for the next car purchase, that is.

sfbimmer13 · 07-04-2008, 02:27 AM

that looks mighty nice - I doubt though that it can be upgraded without significant cost in our 08 M3's

Carfreak9922 · 07-04-2008, 02:27 AM

sweet... turning 16 tomorrow and then next april i get my car..... i hope it will have it on the next 335i coupe

Kadarin · 07-04-2008, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carfreak9922

sweet... turning 16 tomorrow and then next april i get my car..... i hope it will have it on the next 335i coupe

I wish I got a free BMW when I turned 16...

Technic · 07-04-2008, 02:43 AM

Damn about time...

vladinecko · 07-04-2008, 02:46 AM

holy crap! why do i always get my car before it gets a major overhaul!?!

rldzhao · 07-04-2008, 03:38 AM

very nice... too bad i already got my car...

sayemthree · 07-04-2008, 05:00 AM

wow - looks impressive!!!!

07-03-2008, 08:51 PM	#1
mofomat Captain Drives: BMW M3 (E92) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maastricht, NL Posts: 996 iTrader: (0)	Updated iDrive photos. These are photos of the updated iDrive for the LCI of the 3 series from September. Don't know whether they will be on the M3 from September though. The new iDrive looks good. In September 2008 option 609, BMW® Professional Multimedia Navigation system, will be revised on the following models: 1,3 & 7 Series The updated system includes a new iDrive Controller with shortcut buttons, together with a more intuitive iDrive menu system. The highlights of the new system are as follows: New iDrive Controller with more intuitive operation High resolution Control Display with vibrant screen Revised iDrive menu structure Interactive help with on screen description of function Built in hard disc drive for improved speed of operation and data storage More detailed navigation map New navigation options and settings to enhance route planning Multimedia capability with 8GB storage for audio files Improved voice control New layout for Favourite buttons with new direct function keys (model specific) New iDrive Controller and Control Display The new iDrive Controller now features shortcut buttons. These provide access directly to systems which are regularly used by the driver: CD / Multimedia Radio Telephone Navigation The “turn-press-slide“ system previously used has been enhanced. From the Main menu a sub menu is selected by turning the controller and pressing down. To then navigate to the sub menu you then tilt to the right to open each further sub menu. This opens a window on top of the last screen. Tilting to the left moves back a screen. Using any of the shortcut buttons (CD, RADIO, TEL, NAV) at any point returns the user to the last screen used within that menu. The other controller buttons function as follows: MENU Returns you to the Main menu BACK Back to the previous screen, for up to 30 steps OPTIONS Some sub menus have settings and specific functions that can be set by using this button Hard Disc Mode The new system is hard disc based rather than running from a DVD map. This provides the following benefits: Improved speed of operation Factory installed navigation map Storage capability for other data Single DVD Drive in dashboard The navigation map can be updated by: Workshop programming system Loading an update disc in the DVD Drive Navigation Enhancements – Route Planning The new navigation map provides route planning enhancements: Full screen mode 3D perspective view Assistance window Height mode Night view Travel planner (multiple stop-off points along one route) Navigation Enhancements – Assistance Window The following changes have been made to the functionality available within the Assistance Window: Zoom in / out separately from the main window With manual navigation destination entry, after input of several characters, a wizard type list is displayed Any list containing locations will be displayed in a map in the assistance window (eg. points of interest, traffic information) If a route is planned, the Assistance Window will highlight it, making it easy to see where a location is in relation to the route Entertainment details allows you to display details of the music you are currently playing When a destination is set the Road junction zoom is an option that will show an enlarged graphic of the junction exit on your planned route Navigation Enhancements – Travel Planner The new navigation system can also be used as a travel planner to plan routes with up to 30 stop-off points. When you set-up a route you can freely insert new addresses into anywhere between the start point and the destination. When a stage destination is reached the navigation system automatically sets the next destination. You can also reverse the direction of the route and save routes you have created for future use. Multimedia Capability – Music Storage The hard disc drive provides 8.0GB storage for audio files. Music can be stored on the hard disc from three sources: Audio CD Data CD/DVD USB device in data port Usable storage capacity on the hard disc in 7.6GB, this will hold circa 2,000 songs at 128kbits/s. Audio CD ‘Save music to car’ function ‘rips’ the music to hard disc drive Music is converted into a WMA file with a fixed data rate of 128 kbits/s and is saved on the hard disc drive Music can be played while the music is saved Audio CD’s ripped and saved to the hard disc drive are shown in the music collection with a CD icon by the corresponding title Data CD/DVD ‘Save to vehicle’ function copies audio files from a data CD or DVD to the hard disc MP3, WMA and AAC formats are compatible Audio copied to the hard disc drive is shown in the music collection with a folder icon by the corresponding title USB device ‘Import New Music (USB)’ function copies audio files from a USB device to the hard disc MP3, WMA and AAC formats are compatible Audio copied to the hard disc drive is shown in the music collection with a folder icon by the corresponding title The new navigation system includes a new USB data port hidden in the glove box to import the music, this USB data port cannot be used to play audio files You cannot import music to the hard disc drive from option 6FL USB audio interface, located in the arm rest The new USB data port in the glove box can be used export all of the audio files from the hard disc drive, onto an external USB device. This facility is for the customer to use if the vehicle is to visit the workshop, or if the customer is changing their vehicle. Exported audio files can be imported back to the vehicle by uploading via the USB data port. Note: It is not possible to play music files that feature copy protection, although they will be copied to the hard disc drive from CD/DVD or USB device. The CD / Multimedia menu includes a sub-menu which allows you to search the audio you have saved using the following criteria: Genre / Artist / Album / Track To enable use of this facility every audio file stored in the car must be encoded with data (it is called the ID3 tag). This information is not always available on an audio CD. On the hard disc drive there is 4GB space allocated to a database called Gracenote. This database is accessed when an audio CD is ripped and the audio file is saved with the track data if it is available. There will be additional options for BMW® ConnectedDrive customers to supplement missing data. The Gracenote database can also be updated during a workshop visit. Bluetooth telephone integration The new system supports PIM services (Personal Information Manager.) Future bluetooth handsets we recommend with PIM services will transfer the phone’s contact data to the hard disc, this will include contact addresses held in the phone memory. The car will have a ‘Central address book’. Information transferred by the phone will appear in all relevant menus (phone menu, navigation address book and Contacts.) Voice Control Improved voice control (where fitted.) Attached Images __________________ BMW M3 (E92) Silverstone II, Fox Red Extended, M-DCT.

07-03-2008, 08:54 PM	#2
S65B40 Captain Drives: 08 AW M3/08 SG 535i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 625 iTrader: (2) View S65B40's Garage	The new revised graphics for the NAV sure look amazing! I hope that can be updated through a new DVD disk. __________________ 2008 BMW ///M3 Coupe 6MT Alpine White/Fox Red/ Delivered on March 15th, 2008!

07-03-2008, 09:55 PM	#6
JEllis Brigadier General Drives: E36 M3, 997S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,149 iTrader: (1)	looks nice __________________

07-03-2008, 10:00 PM	#7
LittleRocket Private First Class Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SO CAL Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	I was told the 3 series will not get the updated Idrive. It will debut on the new 7 coming in Sept. Not sure If I am correct but that is what I was told __________________

07-03-2008, 11:30 PM	#11
PLAYON Major Drives: 2008 BMW 550i Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,260 iTrader: (0) View PLAYON's Garage	maaaaaan. . .that looks good. __________________

07-03-2008, 08:57 PM	#3
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,670 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	i'd be willing to trade my car in just for that... get a GTR instead tho

07-03-2008, 09:14 PM	#5
Ronin13 First Lieutenant Drives: DKG E92 M3, S2K, JGC Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: STL, MO Posts: 362 iTrader: (0)	Looks like it's going to be a cool setup. Plus I'd get to save a few bucks by dumping the 6FL and just store tunes on the HD.

07-03-2008, 11:09 PM	#10
Zirenz2006 Colonel Drives: 09' E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - RI Posts: 2,650 iTrader: (0)	They better put that in the M3 at the same time.

07-03-2008, 11:34 PM	#12
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NYC Posts: 14,417 iTrader: (9) View FifthStreetz's Garage	Damn i want that. __________________

07-04-2008, 12:18 AM	#13
armyav8tor n1smo Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 707 iTrader: (0)	Too bad my timeline doesn't allow me to wait for the 09' __________________ M3 Coupé \| M-DCT \| Alpine White \| Fox Red \| Carbon Leather Trim Videos Pics

07-04-2008, 01:57 AM	#14
bastula Private Drives: 07 Montego/Cream Beige 335i Cp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 74 iTrader: (1)	That looks really nice! Thanks for posting those __________________ 335i Coupe Montego Blue with Cream Beige, Gray Poplar, Sport, Premium, Cold Weather, Nav/iDrive, Comfort Access, 6FL, PDC and 6MT + Style 188 wheels for winter

07-04-2008, 02:15 AM	#15
Keto Major Drives: 08 E92 M3 IB DCT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: N'awlins Posts: 1,059 iTrader: (1)	Looks like a 3 year upgrade cycle this time... for the next car purchase, that is. __________________ If you don't tell the dealer not to include the swirl option, your car will have the swirl option.

07-04-2008, 02:27 AM	#16
sfbimmer13 Original Bavarian Heritage Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 311 iTrader: (0)	that looks mighty nice - I doubt though that it can be upgraded without significant cost in our 08 M3's __________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2008 E92 M3 M-DCT - Sparkling Graphite - Fox Red - Tech Package - Premium Package - Moonroof - Enhanced Premium Sound - HD Radio - iPod USB interface - PDC - Remus Race Exhaust

07-04-2008, 02:27 AM	#17
Carfreak9922 First Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 389 iTrader: (0)	sweet... turning 16 tomorrow and then next april i get my car..... i hope it will have it on the next 335i coupe

07-04-2008, 02:43 AM	#19
Technic Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 M3/2010 CC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,373 iTrader: (1) View Technic's Garage	Damn about time...

07-04-2008, 02:46 AM	#20
vladinecko Brigadier General Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,835 iTrader: (1) View vladinecko's Garage	holy crap! why do i always get my car before it gets a major overhaul!?! __________________ 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/HD Radio/iPod-USB 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Retired* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Retired*

07-04-2008, 03:38 AM	#21
rldzhao Colonel Drives: MR E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 2,881 iTrader: (9)	very nice... too bad i already got my car... __________________ '08 Jerez Black M3 Coupé DCT - Advan RS-D/Bridgestone RE-11/Moton Coilover/StopTech BBK/DIY Side Gills Retired: '08 Melbourne Red M3 Coupé 6MT / '08 Barbera Red 335xi Coupé / '07 Salsa Red VW Sagitar / '04 Milano Red Acura TSX

07-04-2008, 05:00 AM	#22
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,853 iTrader: (0)	wow - looks impressive!!!!