Round Vision and Top View--Available?

[Outrageous]

Has anyone heard of these options?

"Apart from a back-up camera, the new BMW X5 is available for the first time with Round Vision and Top View. Round Vision incorporates not only a back-up camera, but also a front-end camera for even better observation of traffic coming from the side, for example when leaving an exit or driveway, and provides enhanced visibility when manoeuvring. All of the cameras are controlled directly from the central iDrive Controller.
"Top View facilitates the process of parking the vehicle by means of additional cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors, offering the driver a clear view of front side areas otherwise difficult to see."

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...mw-x5-in-depth

[xnsf]

Never heard of it, but it's interesting. but do we really need all those cameras? parking isn't really that hard.

[trueX5er]

Well I guess for some *cough-Lexus LS460L-cough* drivers it is actually very difficult to park.

[xnsf]

Originally Posted by trueX5er

Well I guess for some *cough-Lexus LS460L-cough* drivers it is actually very difficult to park.

http://www.fquick.com/videos/viewvid...utoStart=false

seems a little scripted but funny

[trueX5er]

yea, I saw the video in November....funny.

[AzNMpower32]

Yup, saw that vid and thought it was hilarious (showed it to everyone too).

BMW is coming up with a lot of useless mumbo-jumbo technology. Like the useless lane-change thingy already found on some Infinitis and now this stupid camera crap. Anyone who cannot park or stay in lane doesnt deserve the Ultimate Driving Machine.

[xnsf]

Originally Posted by AzNMpower32

Anyone who cannot park or stay in lane doesnt deserve the Ultimate Driving Machine.

[skatsuba]

Originally Posted by Outrageous

Has anyone heard of these options?

" also a front-end camera for even better observation of traffic coming from the side, for example when leaving an exit or driveway, and provides enhanced visibility when manoeuvring. ."

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...mw-x5-in-depth

in europe i have this camera on my e53...

[xnsf]

there is a kit from BMW for a front camera

was it a factory option on your X5?

[skatsuba]

no, i bought it after. but it works with trouble. Like noise on screen, some line goes from left to right...and my dealer said that he is unable to make it work normal. he said that some interference from other devices...