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      02-08-2013, 09:42 AM   #52
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Originally Posted by markridoo View Post
Hi All. I have the BMW Portable Pro fitted, and it's fine - really a BMW branded Garmin. Powers up with ignition etc though the fitters couldn't get the audio over the car's speakers. I've seen a few aftermarket iDrive style nav units that look like really good, though they're from China (running Windows CE 6.0) and I don't know how well they'll work in the UK or what the quality is like. Anyone had any experience? I can upload pics of my Portable Pro (with bespoke fitting) if anyone's interested.
Find a dealer who knows what they are doing as the audio does work through the car's speakers (attenuating whatever music is playing). This is the main reason to spend the extra money on the BMW portable versions. Check the 1-series forums for more details.
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