iPod/USB a must or not?

[juicer]

Im about to pull th trigger on my dealer.
The USB DOES NOT WORK on my new X5!!!!
I have tried several Gen's of iPod and iPhone and the damn thing wont recognise the USB device.
It charges it just fine, which is great, keeps me on teh go - but would love to listen to some decent audio instead of crappy Sydney radio!!!! Driving me nuts!!!

Originally Posted by PUZZ

Is this option a must or can I get away with the standard issue AUX input to play my iPod? Thanks in advance. Getting close to pulling the trigger and this is the only outstanding option I'm questioning.

[Crax]

Originally Posted by juicer

Im about to pull th trigger on my dealer.
The USB DOES NOT WORK on my new X5!!!!
I have tried several Gen's of iPod and iPhone and the damn thing wont recognise the USB device.
It charges it just fine, which is great, keeps me on teh go - but would love to listen to some decent audio instead of crappy Sydney radio!!!! Driving me nuts!!!

It doesn't work with the standard iPod cable, you need a special one from BMW which has two plugs: USB and Mini-jack. I have posted a picture here:
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...-215-rims.html

[vecchioalle]

you are right Crax, and by the way....there is a clear picture in my x5 instruction booklet! remember juicer: reading could be helpful before pulling any trigger!

[GPSnV1]

Originally Posted by X5Jay

And the best part? You don't even need an IPod to use it. You can just put all your music on a USB flash drive and use that for a lot less than an IPod - plus, you can get them with a 16 or even 32gb capacity!

When you use your USB flash drive, how do you get to your playlists? Is there any way other than going through the 4 or 5 steps of the I-drive entertainment menu?

Would an IPOD or a competitor simply this kind of thing?