ur best bet is to watch the video on apple's website.
you'll see and learn a lot more there than i could ever show you in a couple of pictures.

as for the idrive and stuff, it looks/operates exactly the same as the ipod.

there's one more problem with the itouch.
when the 6fl is plugged into the vehicle (usb+audio), then u go ahead and plug it into the itouch, the itouch will not work. It will respond in a crazy manor, it will just keep blinking and blinking and displaying accessory connected. In order for it to work you must unplug the 6fl, usb end, then connect the itouch, then reconnect the usb to the vehicle. it will work fine then.

however, like mentioned in one of the above links provided, the looks like it is unable to charge the itouch. there will be no charging display on the itouch so it will look like it's not being charged. From what i've noticed, it's actually being charged but probably at a low rate where the itouch can't detect. I'm certain that it's not draining the ipod cuz i've yet to see my battery go lower after much useage.

in the provided link a couple of posts up, there's mention of another cable specifically for use with the iphone which enables it to be charged @ 500mah and will cause the charge signal to display. I'd imagine u'd need that same cable for the itouch. I've yet to find any other info on that cable and it supposedly has been available from August.

yes and the cable is supposed to fix your first problem too.

so where is this cable?

I have the Ipod Classic with the software update 1.01. I have the 6fl. I have 2 questions:
1. What is supposed to happen to the Ipod, when it is left plugged into the 6fl and you switch the car off ?
2. What is supposed to happen to the Ipod, when you disconnect it from the 6fl and take it with you?

Errm...what does "6fl" mean? Sorry if the qn sounds stupid but I really have no idea...

No worries... 6FL is the option code for the iPod Adapter on the BMW dealer order sheet.

Ah, thanks a lot. Then it is what I am looking for. Do you think it is possible to add it in my car as aftermarket option? Currently I only have AUX input in my E70

In the U.S. it can be added as a dealer installed option. Not sure about the cost. It's normally more expesive to have things added at the dealership.

Anyone got an answer for these. If you don't have the Ipod Classic what happens with the Ipod you have?