iDrive 8 detailed demo & review

themnmd · 04-29-2022, 12:18 AM

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Good look at ID 8 and how it works. I prefer 7. What do think?

Jklotz · 04-29-2022, 07:55 AM

Na, I like having my A/C buttons accessible and now that I've gotten used to the 8 programable buttons, which I thought I'd never use, I'd hate to have to go without them.

I wonder if this new screen collects finger prints like 7 does?

gerryi · 04-29-2022, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jklotz

I wonder if this new screen collects finger prints like 7 does?

Looks a bit like that, right?
I also dont like that so much. And i wonder, if the sunlight will reflect too much and the screen is not good readable with direct sunlight...

50shadesofhockenheim · 04-29-2022, 09:07 AM

I was able to play around with iDrive 8 and then go sit in a G80 immediately after and the iDrive 7 setup felt so small. This was in the iX so maybe for the G80 they'll add more physical controls?

Efthreeoh · 04-29-2022, 09:33 AM

For God's sake...

It's BIMMER.

LOL.

BobBMWX3 · 04-29-2022, 12:27 PM

This looks like a nice update. I would take it on my current 22 X3M40i. If the controller still controls everything, I dont mind losing a couple of buttons.

Hegge · 04-29-2022, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by themnmd

Good look at ID 8 and how it works. I prefer 7. What do think?

This is terrible. I do not need or want an iPad in my car.

Kilabyte · 04-29-2022, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jklotz

Na, I like having my A/C buttons accessible and now that I've gotten used to the 8 programable buttons, which I thought I'd never use, I'd hate to have to go without them.

I wonder if this new screen collects finger prints like 7 does?

What do you have programmed? Just curious.

Agreed on having physical buttons though, some stuff should stay the same.

themnmd · 04-29-2022, 04:52 PM

Just radio presets

Ibiza · 04-29-2022, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilabyte

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jklotz

Na, I like having my A/C buttons accessible and now that I've gotten used to the 8 programable buttons, which I thought I'd never use, I'd hate to have to go without them.

I wonder if this new screen collects finger prints like 7 does?

What do you have programmed? Just curious.

Agreed on having physical buttons though, some stuff should stay the same.

#1 Sirius BPM
#2 Apple Car Play
#3 MxDrive settings
#4 sport display
#5 reset for onboard computer
#6 xDrive power distribution view
#7 forgot which this programmed for
#8 GPS to take home

ubchariot · 04-29-2022, 04:58 PM

Besides less physical keys on the dashboard, I don't find many reasons to dislike iDrive8.

M2Cmtl · 04-29-2022, 05:40 PM

do that demo while driving...

Jklotz · 04-29-2022, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilabyte

What do you have programmed? Just curious.

Agreed on having physical buttons though, some stuff should stay the same.

A couple of XM stations, weather, go home GPS, tire pressure, sync A/C

leylandi · 04-29-2022, 05:58 PM

Mercedes MBUX is much more original and functional. After BMW 2018, this is left behind.

spuntyb · 04-29-2022, 06:01 PM

No macro buttons?? Gtfo

psuibmw · 04-29-2022, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

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Originally Posted by Kilabyte

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Originally Posted by Jklotz

Na, I like having my A/C buttons accessible and now that I've gotten used to the 8 programable buttons, which I thought I'd never use, I'd hate to have to go without them.

I wonder if this new screen collects finger prints like 7 does?

What do you have programmed? Just curious.

Agreed on having physical buttons though, some stuff should stay the same.

#1 Sirius BPM
#2 Apple Car Play
#3 MxDrive settings
#4 sport display
#5 reset for onboard computer
#6 xDrive power distribution view
#7 forgot which this programmed for
#8 GPS to take home

You better have one for calling the wife

gnolivos · 04-29-2022, 06:56 PM

This is horrific. AC on screen is frustrating as hell. And no macro buttons is a major step back.

I'll never own a Tesla or a modern BMW for this reason. At least there are other options out there. But the industry trend is going all screen eventually. Pathetic.

Hegge · 04-29-2022, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gnolivos

This is horrific. AC on screen is frustrating as hell. And no macro buttons is a major step back.

I'll never own a Tesla or a modern BMW for this reason. At least there are other options out there. But the industry trend is going all screen eventually. Pathetic.

All screen and no buttons is very pathetic.

P1 · 04-29-2022, 07:35 PM

Think about how many suckers don't realize this is all in the name of cost cutting. Having an Amazon Fire tablet glued on the dashboard running Android? They can keep it.

Looks cheap (because it is).

Bird~Dawg · 04-29-2022, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hegge

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnolivos

This is horrific. AC on screen is frustrating as hell. And no macro buttons is a major step back.

I'll never own a Tesla or a modern BMW for this reason. At least there are other options out there. But the industry trend is going all screen eventually. Pathetic.

All screen and no buttons is very pathetic.

These Luddite comments are…hmm, what's the word I'm looking for? Oh yes, Pathetic!!

misterdom · 04-29-2022, 07:49 PM

It's so keeping up with the Jones. I have driven Hondas for 20 years. My first BMW was uniquely impressive in so many ways. This is transparently a deviation to placate the masses. I get it but lament at the change.

Jmpascual · 04-29-2022, 07:56 PM

Waiting for all the dramatic "I'm leaving for Porsche" posts.

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