09-22-2012, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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Just thought I would share the following for us BMW owners from Engadget mobile reviews:
Superficially, it’s hitting all the right marks, but Lightning comes up short in a number of important areas. It is, of course, incompatible with the roughly 350 million billion iPhone and iPod ac- cessories currently on the market — a problem mostly rectified by a $30 adapter. But, that’s not a perfect solution, as even that won’t support iPod Out, the specification used in some cars (most notably BMW and Mini) to enable in-dash control of an iPod or iPhone. That’s an admittedly low number of users left with no way forward, as the adapter will provide the power and analog audio that the vast majority of docks and accessories (and cars) in the world need, but it’s still disappointing to see those automotive users, owners of some of the most expensive iPod docks on the planet, left out in the cold. Rules out the iphone 5 for me. Apple wasn't well supported by BMW anyway - no office, texting etc etc. Seems like Android was the way to go. |
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09-24-2012, 03:27 PM | #3 |
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Thanks max - didn't know that. Still not bothering with the iphone 5 though. I only use the cable for charging and never used the installed iphone adapter because of the phone case on and off issue.
Not impressed with iOS 6 either until i can JB to use what I use most like mywi etc. |
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09-27-2012, 10:05 PM | #5 |
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For full functionality with office and with the iPod plug in, you have to use the mounting bracket. Messaging works over Bluetooth as of iOS6.
That said, I'm also switching to Android and passing on the iPhone 5. I'm going to use my current iPhone 4 as a iPod and leave it plugged in to the adapter in the X5.
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If i was to use the snap in adaptor would I see more options such as messaging etc. or is this all I get? |
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09-28-2012, 07:42 AM | #7 |
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What phone/OS are you using?
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Is there going to be snap-in adapter for iPhone 5 anytime soon?
This new "lightning" is going to be major pain it the @$$ |
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Yea, i just use Bluetooth as well...but with a plantronics headset. Its a bit easier to manage with smart apps etc...
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