eas - DICE iPod Integration Available for BMW!
 

eas – DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW

Contact: Tom G.

european auto source (eas)
Phone: 714.369.8524
www.europeanautosource.com
[email protected]

DICE REDEFINES IN-CAR IPOD INTEGRATION!!

We are proud to release our newest item to our website - the DICE ipod Integration Kit for BMW.

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Factory iPod integration from DICE! Connect your iPod to your BMW’s Audio System and hear what your iPod should sound like in pure 100% CD-quality sound. You are in complete control of the iPod from your radio, steering wheel or the iPod’s clickwheel. Always keeps your iPod charged and ready to go. The DICE iPod integration kit will also display text from your iPod allowing you to view song title and artist name right on your radio's display.

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A clean factory looking installation is possible with our sleek iPod cradle and hidden installations can be done with our docking cable.

The DICE iPod integration kit consists of the DICE module, BMW-specific trunk harness and iPod docking cable. A video-enabled cradle will be released soon.
New features of DICE iPod Integration kit include:

1. iPod is now fully unlocked while connected to DICE integration kit. You are allowed full access of your iPod’s features as well as the following browsing options:

• Album Selection
• Song Selection
• Playlist Selection
• Chapter Selection (Audible/Audiobooks)

You can browse your iPod with the steering wheel, radio or Navigation buttons and the iPod (or any combination of the three) without booting into separate modes. Allowing the iPod to remain in “iPod UI” allows for the user to still rate songs and create “on the go” playlists.

2. AUX compatibility with user-adjustable Sound Output settings:

• Volume Output (selectable 1-100)
• Bass (selectable 1-100)
• Midrange (selectable 1-100)
• Treble (selectable 1-100)

3. ID3 text output

• Features Song Title/Artist and Album information on your Navigation or Radio Display

4. Charging of your iPod while in play, never have a dead iPod again!

Vehicle Compatibility

The DICE iPod integration kit is compatible with the following vehicles:

1996-2006 3-series (excluding iDrive)
1997-2003 5-series
09/1998-2001 7-series
2004-2006 X3
2000-2006 X5
1996-2002 Z3
1999-2002 M-Roadster/Coupe
2001-2006 M3
2000-2003 M5
2000-2003 Z8
2002-2006 Mini Cooper/Cooper S
2000-2005 K1200LT Motorcycle

Flash Demo - DICE iPod Kit in Action

Here you can see a 2-minute demo of the DICE kit in action on a 3-series BMW w/ Business CD:

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Link: http://www.europeanautosource.com/im...y/eas_dice.swf

Ordering Information – special introductory price of $159!

ice>Link Plus is available for preorder now and shipping starts in mid-May at $159 introductory pricing. Those who preorder beforehand will also get free shipping.

Link: Order Now!

Upgrades

For a limited time, we are offering those with an existing ice>Link Plus system an upgrade to the DICE integration kit for a introductory price of $99. Those who preorder beforehand will also get free shipping.

Upgrade Link: Order Now!

Screen Shots: (e46 specific, X3/X5 shots will be coming soon)

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DICE will also be releasing a Video-out capable iPod cradle in the upcoming weeks, this will be on the website soon for preordering. As always, questions are welcome via the forum, email or phone.

Will this product still have the subtle whizzing sound? Other than that LOOKS GOOD TO ME!!!:thumbup:

Feature comparison vs the Icelink Plus?

I like the way you think. I have a matrix chart I'm working on as we speak, I'll post to the forums as soon as I'm completed.

Should not, we haven't heard any interference on any of the vehicles we've been testing upon.

Comparison Chart of the 3 major BMW iPod integration kits
 

when will the promo ($159 shipped) expires?

As soon as the kits arrive in stock, which might be as early as Monday. Free shipping is for those that pre-order.

Link: http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=268

Sounds like something I might be interested, what will the price be after Monday?? I am glad I have not added the Denison to my X.

Price will still be $159, the free shipping is for those that preorder. Also, those that preorder will be guaranteed a kit when they arrive in stock. :)

I see the comprasion matrix. not much of diff. so if I have Ice >link Plus how is the Dice going to really improve my sound plus setup??? :rolleyes:

The DICE kit is not intended to be a replacement or "better" than your existing system. Sound quality is exactly the same between the two devices.

This is the main reason why the comparison was generated - the DICE kit may be the anwser for some people, the Dension for others.

Outstanding reply Tom, thanks.. some ?? need to be ask for other to see the big picture.. again.. thanks....

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Which kit would be right for me then??
I just want to plug my iPod to the X and be able to have total controll of it through the steering wheel, as well as quality sound. BTW I don't have DSP/Nav./CD-changer.

Both kits will provide the same sound quality. If you are looking for something right away - choose ice>Link. If you would like to have the iPod remain unlocked and gain AUX compatibility - choose DICE.

We have a comparison chart on our website as well:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/ipod_matrix.php

thanks Tom, will be deciding which one I want, I guess I will go w/ the DICE. They both install the same?
TIA.

Both kits will install exactly the same. :)

ordered and paid!.....tom is that all i need or do i also need a source module to swith back to cd changer?

This will be all you need, the DICE kit will replace your CD Changer. The Source Selector we offered has been discontinued for the moment, we are working on a better version.

so i will not be able to use the two at this time?

Not at this time. I would try the DICE kit first, I guarantee your CD Changer will end up in the closet within a couple of weeks. :)

thanks tom!

Do you have a matrix which compares iLink to Dice?

The two kits are completely different, and serve different purposes. It wouldn't be fair to compare the two.

The iLink is more suited for Mulitmedia use, while the DICE is better for Audio only.

Do you have any photo of Idtags in a nav sistem?

Thanks

Just had it installed today in my wife's 330 convert. Very sweet.

I will tomorrow, we have an installation into an '06 M3 scheduled for the morning.

How far are we from being able to see the CD artwork from Video ipod on the Nav screen?

Dension provided a prototype that allowed this, unfortunately it was very buggy and was crashing after a certain peroid of time. If I do hear more information on this project, I will let the forums know.

was the the big secret that Dension was talking about releasing then we heard nothing and they started promoting the DICE?

Not sure what you are referring to - can you elaborate?

Okkkkkkkkk:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks for the insight Tom. I need your professional advice for my specific situation. I have a 2004 with DSP, Nav (16x9) and CD changer. Which part #'s will I need based on my configuration? The websites leave me a bit confused.

Also, it sounds like I will lose my changer out of this. Is there any way to retain its functionality?

You will need to determine if you have Analog or Digital DSP beforehand, here is a link describing the process and how to check your specific configuration:

http://www.europeanautosource.com/su...mod_id=2&id=11

If you have Analog DSP, this is the kit you will need:

ice>Link Plus: iPod for BMW
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=153

If you have Digital DSP, this is the kit you will need:

ice>Link Plus: iPod for BMW - DSP
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=241

As for the CD Changer, we are working on a new Source Selector at this time. Honestly, most people forget all about the CD Changer after the ice>Link Plus is installed.

DICE iPod integration kit for BMWs with NAV - now shipping! :thumbup:

Just order for my x3 with nav.. via paypal..

I hope the direction is easy to follow..

thx tom.. can't wait

Just received the order, we're here to offer support if needed. :thumbup:

German 01-2004 X5 3.0D with NAV, BT, cd-changer, analogue DSP.
Want to put the 3rd gen iPod in the trunk so everything will be done with the steering wheel and/or NAV display.
Don't like it when firmware is not user upgradeable.

Guess I should go for the Dension Ice>Link Plus right.

Any pics available of the 16:9 showing the search screen?

Firmware won't really make a difference since there is no more development on the ice>Link Plus. If you are using a 3rd Generation iPod, I would probably recommend the ice>Link Plus (we have a few left in stock), since there is no ffw/rew on the DICE due to firmware limitations.

My recommendation would be to get a newer iPod and utilize the DICE. Firmware is not something that needed to be updated on a frequent basis.

Here's the link to where you can find the last of the ice>Links in the states:

BMW » CLOSEOUTS>>Ice>Link Plus
http://www.europeanautosource.com/in...p?cPath=67_202

Or better yet, the DICE kits:

DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...roducts_id=268

Looking to get a DICE kit, but i do not want to install it myself. Where can i take it?

The DICE is simple enough to install on your own, especially in the X5. You can have it connected in less than 5 minutes. This tutorial will show you how to route the cable to the center console easily:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/s...ll-bmw-x5.html

And of course, we always have the kits in stock - ready to ship. Let me know when you're ready to place an order or if you have any further questions.