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07-28-2015, 10:06 PM | #1 |
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Any one here have their X1 equipped with the option 614 (Internet)?
Just wanted to check how the user experience is with youse those who have this added on their X1s.. I thought it would be cool to be able to do quick browse of internet in the car itself while stationary but it's absolutely useless. I tried iPhone, Android but it takes around 5 minutes or so to load one page and sometimes it doesn't even load
So, wondering if it's just me or this is how it is. Also, would there ever be any updates coming from BMW for this sort of thing to improve user experience? Thanks..
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07-29-2015, 10:15 AM | #2 |
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I have this option as well. in my experience it has taken 2-3 minutes to load any page, iirc this is because our cars have an antiquated 2G data connection (like the original iPhone in 2007 that took forever to load webpages)
That is why many new cars (chevy, AUDI, etc.) have adopted 3g/4g data connections so that the can quickly use online services like google maps in real time. Because that is a matter of the actual antennae in our cars, i doubt BMW would be able to speed it up with a software update |
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Really?? I can't believe BMW would sell that with a 2G connection. In today's day and age you pretty much have to be 4G/LTE, with 3G at the worst and even that would feel very slow. Otherwise whose going to use that?? |
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http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/con...formation.html the first paragraph mentions the built in SIM card. |
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Either way I was/am hoping BMW would do something about this Internet option esp. on it's slow department.
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