Comments on: Apple/BMW iPod Joint Venture Confirmed http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:26:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7171 Gabe Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:55:26 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7171 <p>Tom - '02 and newer cars without iDrive. You can find out more <a href="http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/21/ipod_your_bmwmini_officially_announced">here</a>.</p> Tom – '02 and newer cars without iDrive. You can find out more here.

]]> By: Tom http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7170 Tom Wed, 30 Jun 2004 17:33:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7170 <p>What BMWs dose this ipod really work on and what years.</p> What BMWs dose this ipod really work on and what years.

]]> By: Erik http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7169 Erik Mon, 21 Jun 2004 17:47:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7169 <p>Will this work with the Harman.Kardon version?</p> Will this work with the Harman.Kardon version?

]]> By: foolsdragon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7168 foolsdragon Sun, 20 Jun 2004 17:37:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7168 <p>Andrew,</p> <p>BMW's parts system (part of DCS and the overall vehicle management system) lists parts as being either for BMW or for MINI. The part numbers I listed above ARE FOR MINI, not for the mini ipod. Besides, as the Andrew above this post so ably describes, it doesn't matter anyway, since the connector is the same.</p> Andrew,

BMW's parts system (part of DCS and the overall vehicle management system) lists parts as being either for BMW or for MINI. The part numbers I listed above ARE FOR MINI, not for the mini ipod. Besides, as the Andrew above this post so ably describes, it doesn't matter anyway, since the connector is the same.

]]> By: andrew http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7167 andrew Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:15:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7167 <p>andrew. the ipod mini and the 3rd generation ipod use the same interface and are controlled exactly the same way. the electronics connecting the two to the stereo would not be different. the ice-link works with both. there would be no reason for BMW to sell a different part for the ipod mini. i am still hoping that they come out with some joint ipod mini / MINI marketing campaign where i can get an indi blue or anthracite ipod mini to match my car.</p> andrew. the ipod mini and the 3rd generation ipod use the same interface and are controlled exactly the same way. the electronics connecting the two to the stereo would not be different. the ice-link works with both. there would be no reason for BMW to sell a different part for the ipod mini. i am still hoping that they come out with some joint ipod mini / MINI marketing campaign where i can get an indi blue or anthracite ipod mini to match my car.

]]> By: andrew watson http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7166 andrew watson Sun, 20 Jun 2004 11:09:56 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7166 <p>don't you think the MINI in the description of that one part could have meant MINI iPod and not MINI Cooper?</p> don't you think the MINI in the description of that one part could have meant MINI iPod and not MINI Cooper?

]]> By: Philip http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7165 Philip Fri, 18 Jun 2004 15:25:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7165 <p>I've registered long ago with Alpine to receive news about their upcoming headunit. But never heard anything.</p> <p>Are there any more news or details out there other than that they will come up with something??</p> I've registered long ago with Alpine to receive news about their upcoming headunit. But never heard anything.

Are there any more news or details out there other than that they will come up with something??

]]> By: Patrick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7164 Patrick Thu, 17 Jun 2004 22:15:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7164 <p>Its kind of hard to believe that Apple would sign off on a product like that, if that is in fact a valid account of its functionality and setup...</p> Its kind of hard to believe that Apple would sign off on a product like that, if that is in fact a valid account of its functionality and setup…

]]> By: R http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7163 R Thu, 17 Jun 2004 20:17:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7163 <p>Steven- Never could get my itrip to work...Had more luck with the clincky irock...tossed 'em both...R</p> Steven- Never could get my itrip to work…Had more luck with the clincky irock…tossed 'em both…R

]]> By: squishy http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7162 squishy Thu, 17 Jun 2004 19:38:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7162 <p>the description as reported by gizmodo leaves a lot to be desired. controls on the wheel would be nice. but it will only be worthwhile if it is integrated with the display and gives you full navigational access.</p> <p>i think i'll stick with my set-up of an auxilary input, a belkin charger hidden behind the dash, and a belkin holder that lives in the near cup-holder. one small mod to the holder to affix the belkin connector and it works like a dock where i can just drop it in and have it connect. using it is simple as it is only inches below the radio.</p> <p>i was hoping for more from such a highly-touted integration.</p> the description as reported by gizmodo leaves a lot to be desired. controls on the wheel would be nice. but it will only be worthwhile if it is integrated with the display and gives you full navigational access.

i think i'll stick with my set-up of an auxilary input, a belkin charger hidden behind the dash, and a belkin holder that lives in the near cup-holder. one small mod to the holder to affix the belkin connector and it works like a dock where i can just drop it in and have it connect. using it is simple as it is only inches below the radio.

i was hoping for more from such a highly-touted integration.

]]> By: foolsdragon http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7161 foolsdragon Thu, 17 Jun 2004 18:22:37 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7161 <p>The parts are listed in BMW's parts system as being for the MINI, not as BMW parts. There are other part numbers listed for BMW.</p> The parts are listed in BMW's parts system as being for the MINI, not as BMW parts. There are other part numbers listed for BMW.

]]> By: R http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7160 R Thu, 17 Jun 2004 18:12:09 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7160 <p>Gabe, how about a report on how the install went and what you thought about how it actually works?...R</p> Gabe, how about a report on how the install went and what you thought about how it actually works?…R

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7159 Gabe Thu, 17 Jun 2004 16:04:45 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7159 <p>R - I'm about to install mine as well. My plan is to just take it out if there's ever any issues that would make them investigate that area.</p> R – I'm about to install mine as well. My plan is to just take it out if there's ever any issues that would make them investigate that area.

]]> By: R http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7158 R Thu, 17 Jun 2004 16:00:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7158 <p>Still waiting on my ICE-Link... I wonder if it will be compatible with my '02. I'm sure it will be more $'s than the ICE-Link.</p> <p>Gabe, Interesting the age thing...I'm 58.</p> <p>SIDEBAR</p> <p>Speaking of electronics I was thinking of buying one of GBMINI's auto up window things but I wondered if it may cause trouble with my warranty? Anybody?...R</p> Still waiting on my ICE-Link… I wonder if it will be compatible with my '02. I'm sure it will be more $'s than the ICE-Link.

Gabe, Interesting the age thing…I'm 58.

SIDEBAR

Speaking of electronics I was thinking of buying one of GBMINI's auto up window things but I wondered if it may cause trouble with my warranty? Anybody?…R

]]> By: Philip http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7157 Philip Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:56:20 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7157 <p>Well, well, I'm curious to see what this adapter kit actually is. Maybe it's just the ICE-Link re-branded?</p> <p>With regards to Mini (car) compability I think this shouldn't be an issue as the Mini shares exactly the same electronics with the 3 Series - only the front end design is different.</p> Well, well, I'm curious to see what this adapter kit actually is. Maybe it's just the ICE-Link re-branded?

With regards to Mini (car) compability I think this shouldn't be an issue as the Mini shares exactly the same electronics with the 3 Series – only the front end design is different.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7156 Patrick Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:12:01 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7156 <p>It would likely be listed as "IPOD MINI" in this case with the other details coming after. but as they put MINI at the very end of the description, its more likely to be the car, not they player thats MINI. we'd have to see the way that they list the other parts to know for sure...</p> It would likely be listed as “IPOD MINI” in this case with the other details coming after. but as they put MINI at the very end of the description, its more likely to be the car, not they player thats MINI. we'd have to see the way that they list the other parts to know for sure…

]]> By: Josh http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7155 Josh Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:15:52 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7155 <p>The story's still there on MacMinute, it hasn't been pulled.</p> <p>Now, how can you be sure the adapter is referring to a "Mini" car? Maybe it's an adapter for an IPOD MINI!</p> <p>(After all, the ad does specifically list only the BMW 3 Series, X3 and Z4.)</p> The story's still there on MacMinute, it hasn't been pulled.

Now, how can you be sure the adapter is referring to a “Mini” car? Maybe it's an adapter for an IPOD MINI!

(After all, the ad does specifically list only the BMW 3 Series, X3 and Z4.)

]]> By: Nick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7154 Nick Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:00:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7154 <p>:-)</p> <p>Hurray! It's about time BMW and Apple team up.</p> :-)

Hurray! It's about time BMW and Apple team up.

]]> By: nfo http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7153 nfo Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:46:42 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7153 <p>re: Great news! I hope it's retrofit-able to older MINIs and I hope it works with the older iPods as well.</p> <p>i kinda doubt it will work with anything but the 3G iPod's... this is very good news regardless! :)</p> re: Great news! I hope it's retrofit-able to older MINIs and I hope it works with the older iPods as well.

i kinda doubt it will work with anything but the 3G iPod's… this is very good news regardless! :)

]]> By: Shawn http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/06/16/applebmw_ipod_joint_venture_confirmed/comment-page-1/#comment-7152 Shawn Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:41:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/06/16/#comment-7152 <p>When I read the complete story regarding the new I-pod system for BMW I just thought how neat it would be when they add this to the MINI Open. I love the fact that I can control the sound system from my steering wheel on my MINI. YeeeeeHaaaaawwww,from Atlanta,GA.</p> When I read the complete story regarding the new I-pod system for BMW I just thought how neat it would be when they add this to the MINI Open. I love the fact that I can control the sound system from my steering wheel on my MINI. YeeeeeHaaaaawwww,from Atlanta,GA.

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