2009 X5 to get Google maps and Myinfo

[DawgBone]

Originally Posted by jHamshaw

Panic not - my 2007 E70 3.0d M Sport (UK Spec) has this MyInfo feature now - I can't see that there's much, if any, hardware to be changed!

All you receive is a phone number, text message or map coordinates after all! I believe the system uses the same installed mobile (cellular) technology and SIM card as BMW Assist (i.e. the SOS button, etc.) in any case....

Hopefully so...If anything, it would be rather useful for IDrive to pull this info from the IPhone's Google widget...whether via USB or BT...They could even introduce internet via the Iphone's EDGE service or WiFi...although IDrive is rather clumsy compared to the IPhone touchscreen, and I would prefer to just use the Iphone....

Actually, alot of kewl stuff can be done by means of the Iphone...And now that Apple has decided to let 3rd party devs write to their platform, BMW could introduce a slew of neat features...even stuff that's already offered by the Iphone...email...stocks...weather...calender...not es...

Hell, It may even persuade me to buy a Mac...

[judd]

Originally Posted by DawgBone

Hell, It may even persuade me to buy a Mac...

Are you f...ing nuts??? (Well, not really...)

[mtech8]

Good point. There will always be newer and better. Just have to find our happy spot.

I doubt the US will see the internet in the front of the car in the near future though. We can't even drive with TV in the front. Though it may frustrate us good drivers, it's actually a good thing since there are a lot of bad drivers out there too.

[X5 Meister]

According to BMW the online function is not supported by the current TCU that is available in the USA. Personally I'm all for interent use in the car. Given the traffic situation in the states and the fact that you can barely break 15 mph in major cities it will be something to do while you are getting later and later for your appointment...

Of note though, looks like europe already has high beam assistant, so that will surely be coming down the pipeline to the USA. I still don't understand why the X5 doesn't have night vision though (USA or Europe) since it seems the most obvious choice for this car.