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      09-25-2008, 05:18 AM   #23
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BMW iPod cable from Dan....$60-70 and worth every cent. Integration is seamless with my Mac formatted iPod.
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      09-25-2008, 06:18 AM   #24
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Just saw that K-Mart had Maxtor 160GB personal hard drives on sale for ~$85. Might be a good cheap option?
TinMC, I've got a 120G version of the Maxtor and it works fine. You will need the power adapter.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15374
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      09-25-2008, 07:09 AM   #25
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I know i'm digging up an old thread but I recently purchased an Ipod BMW cable from ebay for $34 delivered. Works flawlessly and completely solves the whole naming problem. If you have an ipod and don't have the BMW cable, i HIGHLY recommend getting one off ebay.
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      02-04-2010, 07:54 PM   #27
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Except it still doesn't charge my iPhone.
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      02-04-2010, 08:09 PM   #28
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like these BMWdave?

http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=ipod+bmw+c able&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Thanks for the info guys, I was planning to go down the ipod route instead of the boot cd changer, perhaps i'll just try the usb stick first.
I can't stand getting sucked into the whole 'itunes' scenario.
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      02-04-2010, 08:36 PM   #29
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like these BMWdave?

http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=ipod+bmw+c able&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Thanks for the info guys, I was planning to go down the ipod route instead of the boot cd changer, perhaps i'll just try the usb stick first.
I can't stand getting sucked into the whole 'itunes' scenario.
The USB stick works fine for me. All the names of songs are displayed and there's no need for any sort of special cable, a standard USB extension cord will do fine (mine came with one in the glovebox).
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The USB stick works fine for me. All the names of songs are displayed and there's no need for any sort of special cable, a standard USB extension cord will do fine (mine came with one in the glovebox).
Same here...Plus I am not too concerned if I forget the USB stick in the centre console with the roof of the car, in case anyone decides to pinch the USB..
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Same here...Plus I am not too concerned if I forget the USB stick in the centre console with the roof of the car, in case anyone decides to pinch the USB..
Oh I tuck the stick into the pouch that is on the underside of the centre armrest. The cable goes from the car's USB port and neatly into there as well, completely hiding everything from view

Not sure what that pouch is for, because no way would a mobile phone fit in there.
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Oh I tuck the stick into the pouch that is on the underside of the centre armrest. The cable goes from the car's USB port and neatly into there as well, completely hiding everything from view
So do I.. But my point was that anyone can easily lift up the centre arm rest in the vert with roof down and pinch the USB stick out of the pouch.. So at least its only a stick and not a IPOD that might be left behind..
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So do I.. But my point was that anyone can easily lift up the centre arm rest in the vert with roof down and pinch the USB stick out of the pouch.. So at least its only a stick and not a IPOD that might be left behind..
Roof down changes things quite a bit Yes, USB sticks selling for pretty much $5 these days are less important than an iPod/iTouch/iPhone/iPad/iPeriod.
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So do I.. But my point was that anyone can easily lift up the centre arm rest in the vert with roof down and pinch the USB stick out of the pouch.. So at least its only a stick and not a IPOD that might be left behind..
Just rename a few Barry Manilow tracks as Black Eyed Peas or similar and any young punk that flogs your stick will shrivel up like the Wicked Witch of the North as soon as they hear his soothing melodies!
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      02-04-2010, 11:07 PM   #35
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Not owning an iPod, I don't really see what the advantage is of having one in the car vs a USB stick other than the possibility of having the iPod nicked.

The USB stick supports random song selection playback and supports the standard m3u playlist format as well for specific song playback so maybe someone can tell me what else you get when using an iPod in the car?
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      02-05-2010, 12:04 AM   #36
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Not owning an iPod, I don't really see what the advantage is of having one in the car vs a USB stick other than the possibility of having the iPod nicked.

The USB stick supports random song selection playback and supports the standard m3u playlist format as well for specific song playback so maybe someone can tell me what else you get when using an iPod in the car?
An iPod to use when out of the car? I'm guessing most just plig it in when they're driving and remove it when they're not.
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like these BMWdave?

http://shop.ebay.com.au/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=ipod+bmw+c able&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Thanks for the info guys, I was planning to go down the ipod route instead of the boot cd changer, perhaps i'll just try the usb stick first.
I can't stand getting sucked into the whole 'itunes' scenario.
Only the top two on that link. Here is the exact link I used:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BMW-iPOD-CABL...item4a9c839848

Sounds like a lot of you went the USB stick, which I reckon is good advice too. BUT, if you do have an ipod, this cable is a must.
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Not sure what that pouch is for, because no way would a mobile phone fit in there.
I think its for the ipod classics, because it fits my old 60gigger on there nicely. the nano flops around in it but at least it has a home
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      02-07-2010, 08:20 PM   #39
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      02-08-2010, 08:05 AM   #40
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i'm so confused, dunno what all the fuss is about!

I just plug in my ipod nano into my car using the white cable that came with the ipod
I just leave it hiding under the armrest... don't have any issues :S
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