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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2008, 03:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,013
Posted By pvandam
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/39693-i-drive-...

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/39693-i-drive-knob-resistance-end-menu-option.html?highlight=idrive+force+feedback
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2008, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,488
Posted By pvandam
In Netherlands they have upgraded my software as...

In Netherlands they have upgraded my software as a result of this.
I was lucky I told them that I was towing something. Of course my aircor worked when I brought the car in. My towing story made...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2008, 02:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,480
Posted By pvandam
This is a very interesting thread. Today my...

This is a very interesting thread.
Today my car was in for a check up of the Ventilated seats.
My complaint was that they were not cool enough.
When the outside air temp was colder (60's, some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2008, 01:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,234
Posted By pvandam
Great article and great explanation, thanks for...

Great article and great explanation, thanks for posting.
Being the starter of this thread and also being the one initially missing the feedback option, I can now confirm that what is written in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,103
Posted By pvandam
My dealer says that in order to link the DVD...

My dealer says that in order to link the DVD Changer video to the rear screen, you also need to unblock the "TV in motion" security screen.
I'm not convinced that this is true, but who knows.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-11-2008, 02:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,103
Posted By pvandam
Yes, my X5 from Netherlands with DVD changer also...

Yes, my X5 from Netherlands with DVD changer also plays on the front screen and of course the screen is locked when driving.
One good thing, when you play Music DVD's you can actually enjoy Dolby...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,009
Posted By pvandam
It depends on how the MP3 player "reports" itself...

It depends on how the MP3 player "reports" itself to the USB interface. If that connection is pretty standard and straightforward, it will work.
If your MP3 player requires a special driver to work...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2008, 07:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,193
Posted By pvandam
USB size and track number limit

The Manual describes a 20000 track number limit for the USB player option, so that sounds enough.

I just tried a 16GB Corsair Voyager memory stick loaded with 195 Albums and almost 2500 tracks.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,247
Posted By pvandam
I agree that it is certainly not a big deal, but...

I agree that it is certainly not a big deal, but the truth is that most of the devices in my home which have a clock, adjust themselves automatically.
Some have their own "table", some simply sync...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-03-2008, 06:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 992
Posted By pvandam
My dealer is looking into this as this is one of...

My dealer is looking into this as this is one of the first things I asked them when I picked up my car:
- I ordered the DVD changer with the expectation that one could also watch those (6) DVD's on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2008, 04:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,960
Posted By pvandam
Same here, I've had it once this morning. What...

Same here, I've had it once this morning.
What I find a bit spooky is that I had never seen it, read this thread yesterday and boom, this morning I experienced it for the first time... :-)

If it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,067
Posted By pvandam
Has anyone come across little problem this in the...

Has anyone come across little problem this in the meantime?
I had the dealer confirm that "track sort" with USB Audio (6FL) is Alphabetical, but I find it quite annoying not to be able to play the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,583
Posted By pvandam
What I heard from the dealer is that some have...

What I heard from the dealer is that some have them, some don't. It depends on the functions offered, but it is definetly an antenna.
I know this because mine originally didn't have the Antenna, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,734
Posted By pvandam
You need to have the lights on "A" but then you...

You need to have the lights on "A" but then you also need to push the high beam handle one "click" backwards to get it in the High Bean assistent mode. You will notice that it is in the High Bean...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,067
Posted By pvandam
USB Disk playback sort on Track Number vs Alphabetical (Title edit)

After doing some further research I found some MP3 players out there who also seem to sort alphabetical (and most people find those in error..)
The correct way to sort tracks is by "Track Number"...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,067
Posted By pvandam
USB Disk playback sort on Track Number vs Alphabetical (Title edit)

I use the USB disk option (not Aux-In) and the I-drive Media Player for all my music and it really works like a dream.

One thing I noted is the order in which tracks from Albums are displayed....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,234
Posted By pvandam
I guess the conclusion is clear. Most of us...

I guess the conclusion is clear.
Most of us here like (or liked :-() the Force Feedback feature.
We still do not exactly know why BMW removed it (other than the suggested processor limitation)....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2007, 05:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,697
Posted By pvandam
Yes, I have bought a Sandisk Cruzer 4GB and it...

Yes, I have bought a Sandisk Cruzer 4GB and it works. I've also tested an old 64MB NoName stick.
I did not dare yet to buy the 8GB, or even 16GB versions (not sure if they work, I assume they do...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2007, 02:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,697
Posted By pvandam
I connected the USB stick directly into the slot....

I connected the USB stick directly into the slot. I know the manual says that you need to use a cable in order to avoid damage, but it's sitting there quite harmlessly and works well. Having it on an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2007, 02:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,234
Posted By pvandam
No, in my demo and my own E70, the hardware setup...

No, in my demo and my own E70, the hardware setup is the same, so this is definitely a software change.
My dealership already confirmed that this has disappeared on other models as well. They...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,234
Posted By pvandam
I'll give it a go at my dealership and post the...

I'll give it a go at my dealership and post the request to re-enable it.
Force Feedback was indeed as many of you say a value add.
But we all seem to be in agreement that we want it back, at least...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,234
Posted By pvandam
I agree, hoping that someone with > V27 software...

I agree, hoping that someone with > V27 software can confirm that it still works, then I can take my car in to have it fixed :-)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,234
Posted By pvandam
Yes, I guess we can call the feature "feedback",...

Yes, I guess we can call the feature "feedback", maybe even "Force Feedback" like we know it from joysticks.
I'd really like to know if others have found it to be gone from the latest software...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,234
Posted By pvandam
I-drive knob resistance at end of menu-option

Yes, I finally got my X5, after waiting for a year (won't bother you with that..)

My question is about the I-drive knob and how it operates.
In all demo's I have been in (also non-X5) the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2007, 03:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By pvandam
Zune with 6FL USB option

Anyone out there who has tested the 6FL option with a Zune player?
The PC just recognizes it as a HD as well, so it should work, but you never know.
This article says no:...
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