09 iDrive Pro nav plays DVD movies while stopped (belgium) will this work in USA?

Bruck · 10-05-2008, 06:21 PM

I'm curious if the New idrive will play DVDs (while stopped of course) when it hits our shores, or if this is a feature bmw will strip for some reason?

thanks,

L

BMW_x5_Msport · 10-05-2008, 07:17 PM

anyone?

ben14142001 · 10-05-2008, 07:34 PM

Probably won't work, but not sure. Haven't tried it on my 08

-Ben

colinb · 10-06-2008, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruck

I'm curious if the New idrive will play DVDs (while stopped of course) when it hits our shores, or if this is a feature bmw will strip for some reason?

thanks,

L

The new 2009 idrive/satnav does play dvd's when car stopped on uk spec cars

hansenc · 10-06-2008, 06:45 AM

Man, wish i could retro fit this into my vehicle.

Lester · 10-06-2008, 06:56 AM

I see no use for this feature at all. Unless I am on a car ferry for over two hours, and feel the need to watch a movie. Where else?

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 10-06-2008, 06:39 PM

My speculation is it will not be available on US-spec 09's, but a OEM-style aftermarket company will probably bring a modified Euro plug-n-play unit that will allow for TV/DVD-in-motion playback. At least that's how it's been done on earlier BMW's.

baseballbreath · 10-07-2008, 08:47 PM

Hey guys on the 09's the Nav is not DVD based, so I'm not sure where you plan on sticking the DVD? Unless the in dash CD player is a DVD player too, which I seriously doubt. I'll let you know when I get mine in 2 weeks.

123D-M · 10-08-2008, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baseballbreath

Hey guys on the 09's the Nav is not DVD based, so I'm not sure where you plan on sticking the DVD? Unless the in dash CD player is a DVD player too, which I seriously doubt. I'll let you know when I get mine in 2 weeks.

The dash slot is a DVD player. DVD's play perfectly.

pavelitto · 10-08-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

I see no use for this feature at all. Unless I am on a car ferry for over two hours, and feel the need to watch a movie. Where else?

Well no really rational use but cool to have... very cool... especially when i didn't know that when i decided to prof nav.

You can show off to your friends

Better than car cinema
Waiting for something/someoneo for quite a while
Go for a romantic drive with your girl and watch the movie on top of the hill, the rest depends on you

It's not like I will use it everyday but good to have because you never know...

135iUSN · 10-08-2008, 05:31 AM

so how bout adding a rear camera to the new idrive? is there input source?

123D-M · 10-08-2008, 05:36 AM

It has front and rear PDC already. Don't know what value a camera would add. No input available that I am aware of.

EspressoBoy · 10-08-2008, 07:17 AM

I am also fairly sure in Canada/USA we will NOT get DVD movies playing. Again fairly sure it is because of our laws. It's ok for PPL to eat/txt/chat/sex/etc while driving but not watch DVD's. I think they are worried about mind control or something. Be nice though if someone had a mod to do this without having to hack the car too much. Some ppl do have times where they are stuck in the car for hours and watching DVD's would be nice. Maybe while engine is not running? HD's have really dropped in price, and continue to drop. We have 1TB HD's now at 130CAD. Be nice if it was possible to plug in more drives. Store Movies, Music, etc. Better yet, when MAC touch is out, just have wireless access to a touch screen HUD, and forget about all options, just dl and use! Now that would be hot! As new anything comes out, we just dl it and use it in the car, or where-ever.

EspressoBoy

123D-M · 10-08-2008, 08:06 AM

Espressoboy, our DVD players don't work above 4kph either. So I suspect it will be the same in NA.

ChrisK · 10-08-2008, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

I am also fairly sure in Canada/USA we will NOT get DVD movies playing. Again fairly sure it is because of our laws. It's ok for PPL to eat/txt/chat/sex/etc while driving but not watch DVD's. I think they are worried about mind control or something. Be nice though if someone had a mod to do this without having to hack the car too much. Some ppl do have times where they are stuck in the car for hours and watching DVD's would be nice. Maybe while engine is not running? HD's have really dropped in price, and continue to drop. We have 1TB HD's now at 130CAD. Be nice if it was possible to plug in more drives. Store Movies, Music, etc. Better yet, when MAC touch is out, just have wireless access to a touch screen HUD, and forget about all options, just dl and use! Now that would be hot! As new anything comes out, we just dl it and use it in the car, or where-ever.

EspressoBoy

I can't speak for Canada, but you will never see front seat DVD playback in the USA.

BMW_x5_Msport · 10-20-2008, 11:41 AM

09 idrive will play dvds
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176025&highlight=idrive+plays+dvd %27s

svencz · 10-21-2008, 01:01 AM

I haven't tried myself yet (just got the car today), but the manual says that the iDrive does play DVDs.

svencz · 10-21-2008, 10:59 PM

OK, I tried it later today and it works. It's pretty cool, the high-res screen has a great image. However, it's wider than a wide movie, so you get vertical black bars on the sides.

Papito135 · 10-21-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

I see no use for this feature at all. Unless I am on a car ferry for over two hours, and feel the need to watch a movie. Where else?

Man, a flick and a chick at the beach.

BMW_x5_Msport · 10-23-2008, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svencz

OK, I tried it later today and it works. It's pretty cool, the high-res screen has a great image. However, it's wider than a wide movie, so you get vertical black bars on the sides.

try a widescreen movie and go to options and click zoom on and it fills the hole screen!!!

morgie2 · 10-31-2008, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisK

I can't speak for Canada, but you will never see front seat DVD playback in the USA.

Wrong. It works great. While parked it plays dvd's no problem. As soon as you take the hand brake off, it kills the video portion, but the audio stays on.

Mad Dragon · 10-31-2008, 03:20 PM

I just got done watching Talladega Nights in a 2009 335i.

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