CD player: DVD compatible?

Paul330d · 01-19-2006, 02:28 PM

Somebody in another thread mentioned that the standard dash-mounted CD player can read DVDs. If this is true, I will be able to burn my entire collection of mp3s to one disk!

youngtechman · 01-19-2006, 04:21 PM

Really??????? I never try.
Let me try it tonight. I will be nice if it could.

lxapilot118 · 01-19-2006, 04:31 PM

With IDrive, I have a DVD option when I select CD. I have post-Sept production, and can play dvd's with mp3s or wmas loaded on it.

vladinecko · 01-19-2006, 04:42 PM

in the CD player though? i know you can play MP3 DVDs once you take out the navigation disc off of the DVD drive. i really doubt they would put two DVD drives in there.

Paul330d · 01-19-2006, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngtechman

Really??????? I never try.
Let me try it tonight. I will be nice if it could.

Please let me know the outcome of the test!

youngtechman · 01-20-2006, 11:01 AM

No..it doesn't work.

RustyR · 01-20-2006, 11:59 AM

I can confirm it doesn't work

Paul330d · 01-20-2006, 12:36 PM

Pity, but thanks for trying

325 Baller · 01-20-2006, 12:36 PM

ya i tried it also, it only works in the nav slot. You need to make seperate folders inside of the dvd otherwise it doesnt work, i learned the hard way lol Oo also the song names and folder names can only have 8 letters max, again i learned this the hard way so good luck.

vivekk · 01-20-2006, 03:26 PM

Unfortunately, if the cd player was going to play DVDs, it would be called a DVD player!

Paul330d · 01-22-2006, 09:15 AM

Can't understand why manufacturers don't install DVD-compatible players as standard, as they do on PCs nowadays. I mean, how much extra would it cost? $1? Then they could do away with CD changers all together.

E90Fleet · 01-22-2006, 03:25 PM

Cars with Navigation have DVD Drives

Professional Nav ( standard in USA ) has
1)CD
2)DVD

Business nav has only 1 drive, its a DVD drive

Only they can play DVD Mp3's

E90Fleet · 01-22-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul330d

Can't understand why manufacturers don't install DVD-compatible players as standard, as they do on PCs nowadays. I mean, how much extra would it cost? $1? Then they could do away with CD changers all together.

The price difference between the CD Drive and DVD drive in the Pro Nav cars is about $400

Remember these drives have to withstand and operate in MUCH worse conditions than your normal PC drive would ever have to withstand

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youngtechman Private First Class 19 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 330i -> X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Really??????? I never try. Let me try it tonight. I will be nice if it could. __________________ E90 - 330i Arctic Metallic -> X3 M40i (Soon)
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lxapilot118 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 330i + SC Mustang Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MS iTrader: (0)	With IDrive, I have a DVD option when I select CD. I have post-Sept production, and can play dvd's with mp3s or wmas loaded on it. __________________ TiAg E90 330i 6-Speed, Silver w/gray/burl, sports package, premium package, nav, heated seats, sunshades, comfort access, satellite radio, PDC, Mattig Eyelids:rocks:
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325 Baller Colonel 288 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	ya i tried it also, it only works in the nav slot. You need to make seperate folders inside of the dvd otherwise it doesnt work, i learned the hard way lol Oo also the song names and folder names can only have 8 letters max, again i learned this the hard way so good luck. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1351 Rep 10,187 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Cars with Navigation have DVD Drives Professional Nav ( standard in USA ) has 1)CD 2)DVD Business nav has only 1 drive, its a DVD drive Only they can play DVD Mp3's __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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