iDrive Software - enhancements - what would you like...?

[James Douglas 2007]

Originally Posted by X5love

I know, but all the rumors indicate that they're going to be working with Mercedes and their COMMAND system.

Makes no sense, since BMW was the first to incorporate iPod and iPhone into their cars, and because the iDrive philosophy seems identical to the iPod clickwheel philosophy...

But Apple just dropped the clickwheel on the iPhone and iPod Touch. I found it interesting that the MacRumors reader who brought this up was nicknamed Chris Bangle (although I don't believe he is the real guy). More seriously, if Apple is working with Mercedes and Jaguar, they could be working with BMW as well. Also, there's an (older) MacRumors story about Apple and BMW preparing something for the upcoming 7-series. Doesn't mean it's true, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility…

[Satan1974]

Originally Posted by X5FX

I prefer the IDrive control...I had a Lexus w/ touch screen and it forces you to lean forward and take your eyes off the road. With the Idrive I rarely take my eyes off the road when navigating.

Same here, I hate touch screen systems - end up covered in greasy fingerprints (mine, passengers, kids, etc). What I'd like to see is a _really_ good voice control system.