iphone and the E70

[X5FX]

I hope the iPhone has the same dock connector as the new ipods...if so it should work fine...I'll let you know friday

[irvrobinson]

apparently it should work, here is an article on it:

http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/06/28/iph...-bmw-3-series/

[jfr0317]

Please go to www.wireless4bmw.com/phones2 for info on iPhone compatibility. It has the following info:

BMW welcomes the new Apple iPhone.
It's the kind of innovative approach you would expect from BMW:
In 2004, we were the first to integrate the iPod into the car and have customers
take full control of their music on the road. So it seemed only logical to be the first
to ensure iPhone owners have the same ability to enjoy their music, plus the
added benefits of Bluetooth

® hands-free calling across our model line. We are
pleased to announce that BMW owners can use their iPhones in this way from
day one.
Please see the detailed compatibility information below for known issues.

Copyright © 2007 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iPhone are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by BMW is under
license.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY:
The iPhone has passed compatibility tests as of the date of testing and meet

s or exceeds

minimum standards established by BMW of North America ("BMW"). This not a warranty for
phone performance or functionality. BMW makes no guarantees or warrantees as to the
performance of any phone while connected to your BMW via Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.
Furthermore, software releases by BMW, the phone supplier or the wireless carrier dated after
testing might alter compatibility results

.

The iPhone will work as a Bluetooth® enabled cell phone on every BMW Assist-equipped model
with Bluetooth® hands-free calling produced 10/04 or later except 7 Series, which received this
service effective with 3/05 production.
Access to the iPod via the vehicle controls and central information or radio display is only
possible on cars equipped with iPod/USB interface. The iPod/USB interface is available on 3 and
5 series with 03/07 production, the X5 with 04/07 production and the 6 series with 09/07
production date.

[MD11F]

YES!! YES!! YES!!

[irvrobinson]

here is the iPhone pairing and functioning perfectly with the iDrive

http://edbmw.com/blog/2007/06/29/bmw...y-user-report/

[josejb70]

See this post,

http://www.xoutpost.com/bluetooth/33694-iphone.html

[skarletknite]

it is apple's doing...for example you must register with itunes for the iphone, hence the facetious reference to installing itunes on idrive. and its hardware restrictions that do not allow you to sync songs in itunes from one ipod to another. artists and recording co's have nothing to do with that. its like buying a CD in the store but it only works on my cd player, not yours. sounds cool, huh? anyway, wrong forum....

[X5FX]

Originally Posted by skarletknite

it is apple's doing...for example you must register with itunes for the iphone, hence the facetious reference to installing itunes on idrive. and its hardware restrictions that do not allow you to sync songs in itunes from one ipod to another. artists and recording co's have nothing to do with that. its like buying a CD in the store but it only works on my cd player, not yours. sounds cool, huh? anyway, wrong forum....

no, this is bs....the record companies have everything to do with this.

[irvrobinson]

Originally Posted by X5FX

no, this is bs....the record companies have everything to do with this.

and how is that?

[MD11F]

Originally Posted by irvrobinson

and how is that?

because they have the rights to the music and they dictate the way apple can distribute them. Apple spent months and millions on lawyers to work out the agreements with various artists and record companies (some don't have agreements at all) to allow the level of distribution they have now.. more would have been all but impossible.