[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by xenon

How do you transfer music to the built-in HDD? I'm assuming you connect via USB and then there is some sort of copy function??

Exactly that. 3 series has USB port in the glove box, this is for transfering data, and one in the armrest, this is for playing music straight from the USB,

Don't know why the could do both from the glovebox, one in the armrest shows album cover art and all that bollocks.

[Hotcoupe]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

which only fill with hairs, toenails and Viagra.

Scalp,chest,arm or pubic Del?

How the feck do you get toenails there!

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

How the feck do you get toenails there!

Your Missus no home yet Ian

[xenon]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Exactly that. 3 series has USB port in the glove box, this is for transfering data, and one in the armrest, this is for playing music straight from the USB,

Don't know why the could do both from the glovebox, one in the armrest shows album cover art and all that bollocks.

Couple of questions Del (I can prepare this stuff in advance )

1. Is mp3 the only format?
2. Can you group in folders (e.g. folder called "album name" which contains mp3 files for that album)?
3. Does the USB interface only work with memory sticks or could you use an external (separately powered) HDD?

[creepy coupe]

Er, good questions

1. Is mp3 the only format?

No you can copy straight from a disc, it also supposts WMA files

2. Can you group in folders (e.g. folder called "album name" which contains mp3 files for that album)?

Yes, BUT when you install new music, it gives it a new folder and won't add to existing, you can rename it though

3. Does the USB interface only work with memory sticks or could you use an external (separately powered) HDD?

You can use other divices, such as walkmans and ipods, although I don't think you can copy from ipods.

[Em135eye]

Originally Posted by xenon

£36,320 list, before negotiations commenced.

That's not bad actually.

Has to be one of my favourite interiors in any exec saloon car.

[mv57]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

You can use other divices, such as walkmans and ipods, although I don't think you can copy from ipods.

WOW walkman now that is a blast from the past. Do they come with usb?... only fracking about.

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by mv57

WOW walkman now that is a blast from the past. Do they come with usb?... only fracking about.

Thought they did an MP3 called Walkman? Am I talking BS?

[mv57]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Thought they did an MP3 called Walkman? Am I talking BS?

they may well do. Last time i heard the name or saw one was twenty years ago. It would not surprise me if sony reused the name. It was as common place as itunes is now.

[xenon]

So I can copy music to the internal HDD or I can plug in an iPod (presumably with an iPod USB cable) and control the iPod through the car controls? If I do so then album artwork and music videos appear in the Nav screen in the same way as they do on the iPod screen?

[mv57]

Originally Posted by xenon

So I can copy music to the internal HDD or I can plug in an iPod (presumably with an iPod USB cable) and control the iPod through the car controls? If I do so then album artwork and music videos appear in the Nav screen in the same way as they do on the iPod screen?

Correct. the latest cic idrive does show artwork and with the professional system there may be automatic integration via usb. Will try and look about for more info.

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by xenon

So I can copy music to the internal HDD or I can plug in an iPod (presumably with an iPod USB cable) and control the iPod through the car controls? If I do so then album artwork and music videos appear in the Nav screen in the same way as they do on the iPod screen?

Yes to all that. although I've only seen the wifes ipod hooked up once, so not sure if it looks the same as on the ipod itself.

[gIzzE]

You need to get the 6NR option, this gives you usb and will give you the connectivity so you can use your phone for online radio, browse album artwork etc. etc.

£80 more but a huge jump in quality, and will start to use BMW apps in the future adding all sorts of applications to iDrive.

I also agree on sound system upgrade, makes a huge difference.


Edit: 6NR and 6NF are two different options.

[xenon]

The 6NF option is £70 and can still be added - I don't know what it actually does however, and the on-line configurator doesn't help. Worth adding though?

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by xenon

The 6NF option is £70 and can still be added - I don't know what it actually does however, and the on-line configurator doesn't help. Worth adding though?

Isn't it a smart phone adaptor, USB and 3.5mm jack socket in the armrest?

Useful if you just wanted to play music straight off the USB, without having to load it first.

[gIzzE]

It is more than that, it allows you to browse your phones coverart, watch films from the phone and soon to allow you to access your apps on the screen too.

Not sure if this is any apps, BMW only apps or BMW approved apps or what, but could be cool in the future, speed camera detector on screen anyone?
This will be more important than the USB option has for the last couple of years.

[gIzzE]

6NR is the option you want.

[gIzzE]

Have a look at this....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507330

[gIzzE]

And look at this thread....
http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/view...p?f=5&t=119945

[xenon]

Thanks gIzzE. I don't have an iPhone or twitter / facebook - I think I can live without it

[peterg1965]

Awesome car/spec xenon, congrats. I do have a soft spot for the F10 and would love to run a 520d M Sport alongside my Pork. But alas, funds don't permit (they would if I sold the wife's Mini and the daughters Fiesta though ). My spec would be Alpine White/Black leather, media/visibility/19"s. I would also probably go for the auto.

Any reason you didn't go for the 19" alloys? They look fantastic, but perhaps compromise the ride too much.

[xenon]

I've got 19" alloys on my e92 and I swore I'd never have such low-profile tyres again. 30-series tyres, RFTs and M-Sport suspension are not happy bedfellows. The 19" wheels do look good though.