07-09-2012, 11:32 PM | #1 |
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USB and Aux In: WTF is BMW thinking?
I just noticed in pictures that the Aux In and USB connections for the iPod are located in the space forward of the gear shift lever. This is an uncovered space, so one will need to unplug their iPod and put it in the center console or glove box every time they park their car, unless they enjoy broken windows and stolen items on a weekly basis.
How dumb can BMW be? Why couldn't they place these connections in the center console, like in my E90, so the iPod can stay hidden out of sight? This single thing will now probably keep me from purchasing an X1. Stupid BMW, just stupid... |
07-10-2012, 09:57 AM | #2 | |
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think about if you have an Iphone, how annoying it is to have to put your phone inside your armrest, and then every time you get a txt or email you have to take it out of the arm rest, and actually unplug it because the wire is so short. i bought a 30 pin extender cable for this reason, and now have even made a custom dock in my ash tray. |
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07-10-2012, 12:07 PM | #5 |
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In my e89 z4, the aux cable is under the armrest. Do I keep my cell phone/mp3 player under there too? Nopes. Reason being that since there's no steering wheel or radio controls that can skip tracks, I'd rather have the device outside so I can manually do it myself.
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07-10-2012, 12:43 PM | #6 |
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1) just get a y-cable and then you can put the device somewhere out of site. I think BMW were thinking more about convenient access than theft, which brings me to point 2....
2) move somewhere with less crime |
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07-10-2012, 10:43 PM | #7 |
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Totally agree, I actually enjoyed the fact that USB port is outside of the armrest box!
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07-11-2012, 01:15 PM | #8 |
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my C63 has the ipod connector in the glovebox, now that is a pain in the ass! For the last 3 years I just had my old ipod (like 2001 model) hooked up there perminantly, so no big deal, but the thing finally gave out. It is extrememely annoying to plug my phone in there, I either forget to do it when I get in the car (and don't want to while driving) or then forget to take it out when I get to where I am going...
Our X3 has it in the glovebox and thats not too bad but I hardly drive that car, if it was my daily driver and I didn't have a dedicated ipod for the car (like maybe a shuffle) then I would want it on the center console, so much easier if plugging in an iphone. |
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