The rumors were true: Apple teams up with BMW on iPod adapter.
There's no details, but I'm hoping that I can get the adapter installed in my older BMW.
Update: only 2002 and later are compatible (my car is 2001), and you have to have a stock stereo system. Shucks.
The kit installs into the glove compartment and allows you to control the iPod from the steering wheel.
Comments (3)
I'm not sure how you would wire in the controls to your steering wheel, but couldn't you achieve that result using a Bluetooth car kit, and an iPod Bluetooth transmitter?
An alternative might be doing this using the Dension ICE-Link Auto Integration Kit.
Posted by M
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June 17, 2004 3:52 PM
Posted on June 17, 2004 15:52
Which iPod bluetooth transmitter are you referring to? Also, most bluetooth kits don't support high-quality audio, just cellphone-quality audio, which is not very good.
As for the ICE-Link, it mounts in the trunk, so there's a lot more cable routing, but it is a solution.
The BMW-sponsored solution has the added benefit that it allows you to create 5 playlists on your iPod that you can switch to using the 1-5 buttons on the CD changer.
Posted by kwc
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June 17, 2004 5:27 PM
Posted on June 17, 2004 17:27
I know that Ten Technology was supposed to be working on a iPod Bluetooth adapter. No idea if it ever materialized though.
http://www.tentechnology.com/products/naviplay_productsheet.pdf
I imagine that for the 2002 model, either the stock /premium stereo system had improvements which allow for the BMW sponsored solution to happen. If you want it badly enough, a stereo swap may be all that is necessary to enable you to use the BMW iPod adapter.
I find it interesting that BMW's 5, 6 and 7 series of cars are excluded from this (possibly because of iDrive?)
Posted by M
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June 17, 2004 6:53 PM
Posted on June 17, 2004 18:53