My ode to Idrive

3352G0 · 07-26-2007, 11:18 AM

I was initially leery when I checked off the IDrive option. I had heard nothing but poor reviews in all of the magazines and from people who had the system.

As a software architect and holding a PhD in Instructional Design/eLearning, I have to say (to me at least) the system is very intuitive and easy to use, has a plethora of features that I have come to rely on daily, and a very simple and efficient navigation system complete with voice commands for hands free set up. The Ipod integration makes my music selection beyond easy (using the wheel to pinpoint a song in seconds from browsing through the on screen catalogue.

I am glad I was not swayed by the opinions of others. Granted there may be other more easy-to-use systems on the market but from my experiences with it, I am a satisfied user!

Hopefully this will help others contemplating the system.

bronco · 07-26-2007, 11:20 AM

I agree with you, but BOOOOOY that hump just looks ridiculous...

3352G0 · 07-26-2007, 11:31 AM

I think the second hump is Ok considering you get so much more screen than other dinky nav systems. It also shelters the screen from sunlight and makes it more readable so another good ergonomic feature IMO.

iatacs19 · 07-26-2007, 12:32 PM

It is funny how others are copying the placement of the screen; from placing it low in the dash to moving it high like BMW.

japac1 · 07-26-2007, 12:41 PM

My wife's Audi's nav is down low. I feel it's hard to see it down there. Our's, on the other hand, is positioned perfectly. I like the second "hump", and miss it when I drive a non-idrive car.

PiperD · 07-26-2007, 03:17 PM

Ya, the flat dash without the hump didn't really sell me either. The second hump gives it that "cockpit" feeling.

But as with everything aesthetic, it's just a matter of opinion.

dmfitz82 · 07-26-2007, 08:51 PM

i like it and now you see infiniti copying the placement in the dash...

FrankoQ · 07-26-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiperD

Ya, the flat dash without the hump didn't really sell me either. The second hump gives it that "cockpit" feeling.

But as with everything aesthetic, it's just a matter of opinion.

I like my humps.

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3352G0 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 [0.00]	My ode to Idrive I was initially leery when I checked off the IDrive option. I had heard nothing but poor reviews in all of the magazines and from people who had the system. As a software architect and holding a PhD in Instructional Design/eLearning, I have to say (to me at least) the system is very intuitive and easy to use, has a plethora of features that I have come to rely on daily, and a very simple and efficient navigation system complete with voice commands for hands free set up. The Ipod integration makes my music selection beyond easy (using the wheel to pinpoint a song in seconds from browsing through the on screen catalogue. I am glad I was not swayed by the opinions of others. Granted there may be other more easy-to-use systems on the market but from my experiences with it, I am a satisfied user! Hopefully this will help others contemplating the system. __________________ /Steptronic/CA/Nav/AS/Prem/Sport/19s/6fl/ Mods: Magnaflow quad exhaust tips/ Painted reflectors & calipers/Hartge rep 19" winter rims/3m non metallic tint/Rieger spoiler/aero front and rear/ACS roof spoiler/corners delete/Bimmian lock covers and interiorlights/MTech fogs/GP Thunder angels/Bluetooth Parrot retrofit kit/tv&nav2go/
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bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I agree with you, but BOOOOOY that hump just looks ridiculous... __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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3352G0 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 [0.00]	I think the second hump is Ok considering you get so much more screen than other dinky nav systems. It also shelters the screen from sunlight and makes it more readable so another good ergonomic feature IMO. __________________ /Steptronic/CA/Nav/AS/Prem/Sport/19s/6fl/ Mods: Magnaflow quad exhaust tips/ Painted reflectors & calipers/Hartge rep 19" winter rims/3m non metallic tint/Rieger spoiler/aero front and rear/ACS roof spoiler/corners delete/Bimmian lock covers and interiorlights/MTech fogs/GP Thunder angels/Bluetooth Parrot retrofit kit/tv&nav2go/
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iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	It is funny how others are copying the placement of the screen; from placing it low in the dash to moving it high like BMW. __________________ If only BMWCCA Referral: 385628
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japac1 Major 21 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Keller, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335xi [0.00]	My wife's Audi's nav is down low. I feel it's hard to see it down there. Our's, on the other hand, is positioned perfectly. I like the second "hump", and miss it when I drive a non-idrive car. __________________ [FONT="Garamond"]2007 E90 335 xi, Monaco Blue, Beige, Prem, Cold, Step, Navi, Sat, iPod
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