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I got 2 coming in, supposedly this week.
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04-28-2014, 12:34 AM | #28 |
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This is a great DIY. But I guess I'm one of the small few who uses the cradle...
I'm curious why some of you want to remove it?
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04-28-2014, 12:37 AM | #29 |
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I use a case around my iphone and it's really a hassle to have to remove it every time I put it in the car since it won't fit with it in place. Most times I just plug in the lightning USB cable to charge it instead. I'm going to see if the newer full size iPod will fit in the console before actually removing it.
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04-28-2014, 01:32 AM | #30 |
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Makes sense. I use the Apple leather case, and it comes off quickly. I only really use it when the battery is very low. I don't like having a tangle of cables all over the car.
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04-28-2014, 04:47 PM | #31 | |
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I haven't ordered the Enhanced Bluetooth option on my X5 for all of the reasons raised in this thread (space in console, a pain to use when phone has a case etc) though can add this to my order if audio streaming over Bluetooth doesn't work without it.
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04-29-2014, 01:38 AM | #32 | |
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I don't get the 'lack of space' thing..plenty of room for my gum and mint imperials and keep my sunny's in the door side pocket I have loaded my 'tunes' onto the hard drive. For me I wanted the convenience and safety of being able to easily charge the phone and not have any clutter around the car. FYI I used to have a 'hard shell' cover for my phone but got a leather cover which the phone easily slides in/out so that's not an issue either; Sena Cases Ultraslim Classic Case for Apple iPhone 5 - Black by Sena - amazon ~£18 |
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04-29-2014, 05:35 AM | #36 | |
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Was supposed to be delivered this week....waiting to hear from dealer exactly when I can expect it. They pick up my E70 tomorrow so will have a demo provided by the dealer until they sort things out. |
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I was definitely told by my GSM that he would willingly have given me one free but the snap in adapters for the iPhone5 don't exist yet according to his parts team.
Anyone here in the UK got their hands on one? |
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I'll look up the parts number for the adapter when I get home. Strange still that it doesn't exist out there. You guys usually get parts or options that we don't stateside but now it's vice versa.
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Here's a link to the part on the BMW USA web site. http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/43...NAP-IN-ADAPTER I'm not sure why they'd release it in the US and not in other markets, but perhaps that's the case. It's been available here since December when I bought mine, and probably earlier than that. I bought mine from a BMW dealer selling on eBay. Cost was USD 200-ish. I'm sure you could get one shipped to the UK if you couldn't find one locally. |
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Like many, I got rid of my useless cradle as well.
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After researching the cradle, I found out that the only benefit of using the cradle vs. lightening cable is the passive cellular signal extension to the shark fin antenna. If there were more benefits, such as better app control, additional phone integration, etc., then I would be inclined to keep the cradle and buy the adaptor. However, if the only gain is passive cellular extension to the shark fin antenna, I felt it wasn't worth it. But I suppose to each's own. Z. |
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I agree with with you Zipforia - I'd rather have space, and I'm organized with my charging equipment as well, which takes literall 2-3 seconds to plug in - if that, lol. In all honesty, such a cradle should be mounted closer to the cup holders where there's easier access. Smokers tray area is a complete waste of space - they should have used that area more efficiently. Also, almost all SUV's have large compartment spaces; majority of users don't use/need a phone cradle, lol. It should have been an extra option. Instead, we are working backwards to free up space...smh.
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I just got 2 of the craddle delete in stock.
PM me if anyone want to grab it. It is hard to get. Took me at least a month.
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