New iDrive Touch Controller

dbs600 · 05-13-2013, 02:03 PM

Looking at the new iDrive controller with trackpad input and wondering if it will be as comfortable to rotate…

Additional photos here: http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=839891

Sjoerd · 05-13-2013, 03:18 PM

Interesting picture. Looks like a M5 LCI. Do you have more pics?

Jason · 05-13-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sjoerd

Interesting picture. Looks like a M5 LCI. Do you have more pics?

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=839891

BigKutta · 05-13-2013, 03:50 PM

I am going to assume you don't have to rotate that, and just simply move your finger around on the pad

Sjoerd · 05-13-2013, 03:51 PM

Guess you were lucky Jason; can't find it anymore on .de or .co.uk

ErnestHouse · 05-13-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dbs600

Looking at the new iDrive controller with trackpad input and wondering if it will be as comfortable to rotate…

See : http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=839891

That simulation image is computer generated and is distorted. This is the straight on perspective that puts the iDrive and stick in proper perspective but the steering wheel is now squished.

The videos from BMW I've seen have the iDrive touch controller have the same turning mechanism but with a touch sensitive pad on the top. The one in the bmw.de Konfigurator does not look like the iDrive touch I've seen.

martin mustang · 05-14-2013, 01:50 AM

Looks like the standard screen is now smaller!

remmib · 05-14-2013, 11:31 AM

The pic in post #6 is not the LCI with the touchpad iDrive.

ErnestHouse · 05-14-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

The pic in post #6 is not the LCI with the touchpad iDrive.

My point is about the comments related to the size of the iDrive controller. It's a function of the computer simulation not the LCI.

Attachment #1 is using the same bmw.de Konfigurator that I used in post #6 but in this case, I selected Pro Navi and B&O as in Post #1.

Attachment #2 is the same one but the view is rotated to be straight on to the center stack. The size of the controller is much smaller. Also, neither Post #1, Post 6 nor these have the crosshair lines that I've seen on photos of the iDrive Touch.

dbs600 · 05-14-2013, 02:47 PM

Here's another shot:

remmib · 05-14-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ErnestHouse

My point is about the comments related to the size of the iDrive controller. It's a function of the computer simulation not the LCI.

Attachment #1 is using the same bmw.de Konfigurator that I used in post #6 but in this case, I selected Pro Navi and B&O as in Post #1.

Attachment #2 is the same one but the view is rotated to be straight on to the center stack. The size of the controller is much smaller. Also, neither Post #1, Post 6 nor these have the crosshair lines that I've seen on photos of the iDrive Touch.

I see your point about the distortion in those pics, but it look like the new touchpad knob will be bigger, here's a spyshot of an LCI f10.

vdubturbo · 05-14-2013, 04:10 PM

If it works as well as the one in the Audi it'll be a welcome feature in my book.

AlexK · 05-15-2013, 02:25 AM

Not really sure why BMW felt the need to copy Audi there... I was perfectly fine with previous controller. I'd rather see voice controls to be improved further...

ErnestHouse · 05-15-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexK

Not really sure why BMW felt the need to copy Audi there... I was perfectly fine with previous controller. I'd rather see voice controls to be improved further...

I think the thing to copy from Audi is the Google front end. Navigation without search is old school. I think the touch interface is marginal improvement but improvement nonetheless. It is probably just the minimum stakes at the Pro Navi level.

The X Men · 05-15-2013, 08:22 AM

The Audi voice command works much better than my BMW, the touch pad and Google earth from Audi I can do without.

Zaman · 05-15-2013, 10:21 AM

IMHO it is not competing with Audi. It is just trying to be at the edge of technology. These days everything is touch, so why not the iDrive knob?!

The X Men · 05-15-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaman

These days everything is touch, so why not the iDrive knob?!

Because it sort of a useless technology for the English speaking countries. We end up paying for the touch pad one way or another, I rather BMW invest that money into something else that is more useful.

williamNJ · 05-15-2013, 12:24 PM

any news on the LCI? When are we getting the official release?

Jason · 05-15-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by williamNJ

any news on the LCI? When are we getting the official release?

Before June, so soon...

varun · 05-15-2013, 10:41 PM

The LCI is proving to be a disappointment so far. I hope these pictures are not final and accurate.
I was told these go into production July 1st. You would think they would have the official US release by May 15th which was suggested earlier. The LCI pics and configurator that were up on the .de and .co.uk websites were taken down for some reason, maybe they decided to go for a uniform global launch? Lets hope BMW gets their act together and releases this info in a timely manner..

ErnestHouse · 05-16-2013, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by varun

... Lets hope BMW gets their act together and releases this info in a timely manner..

What? Build and sell cars instead of setting the World Drifting record?

williamNJ · 05-16-2013, 02:32 PM

Where Is The Lci Info And Official Release?????!!!!! YOU ARE KILLING ME BMW

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