07-01-2012, 04:54 AM | #1 |
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Bad idea to buy the iphone snap in adapter now because iphone 5 is coming
It is a bad idea to buy the iphone snap in adapter right now because the new iphone 5 is coming before October 15.
The new iphone 5 will be bigger and the actual snap in will not be compatible. Also it has been reported that the new iphone 5 will have a new type of conector, that is smaller that the ipad, iphone, or ipod connector that has been around for 5 years. If money is no issue for you then buy the iphone 4 snap in adapter: http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...ProductId=3738 |
07-01-2012, 05:12 AM | #2 |
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I'm a bit sad by this topic.. I expected something completely different after I saw the following on the forum index:
But, yeah, I think the majority of the people here are aware that the snap-in adapter is a bit of a ripoff and that the iphone 5 is coming soon. However, not everyone who buys the iphone 4 cradle thinks money is no issue, if someone, for example, is stuck in a 2 year contract and has to wait at least a year or more for his/her upgrade, then I doubt he/she thinks it will be such a waste. If you think like that, you might as well skip on the iphone 5 cradle as well because in a year, maybe two, after the release, it will be outdated as well Sorry, I didn't meant to be mean to a new member, or any member for that matter, but I just kind of think it's a bit of a thing that will be different for everyone in their own little situation Either way, I'm glad I don't have the cradle problem
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I have the £160 iPhone4s Media Cradle for my 328i but I have something like another year minimum with my iPhone4s and unless the iPhone5 has some good USP's I won't be in any rush to end this contract.
Love the features the Media Cradle brings and with iOS6 offering greater comparability (especially with Office) so I would upgrade to the new Media Cradle.
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Yes it is a rip off and noisy crappy design that BMW took nearly 8 months to release after the 4 was released. Then it got pulled as it had a heat issue and then was subsequently released with the fan .... It's a horrible accessory. |
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Is this a reference to the original iPhone (released in June 2007) and 5 years later on the iPhone 4S still uses the same 30-pin connector?
Doesn't seem like 5 years I must say. Still remember my 'brick-sized' first mobile phone - its battery was bigger than an iPhone!
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Good point
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