Need Opinion ASAP

[rodster]

My vote is voice for all with existing controls for backup.

So long as you're getting around the need to touch the touch screen, how about making the NAV destination control available while moving?

And how about adding XM surfing commands like, "radio, channel four six" and NAV commands like "map zoom/unzoom/pan left/right"?

Onstar commands work pretty well for me so I imagine your control systems will do fine. Madam Onstar did get a little pissed at me once when after three consecutive "Slower please" responses from her I told her to SHUT UP! She said, "Pardon me?"

[sclui56]

Guys, the i-drive is truly a POS, not just a PITA and I love technology, just can't figure out how Bill Gates was successful in pitching the CE O/S to BMW and got on their board. Thank god I don't have to deal with the 7 other than bringing it in for service, wife can't say anything cause she chose it. Other than that, the handling & engine are simply amazing, got me out of a couple tight spots I otherwise wouldn't.

[Induction Concepts]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I guess I should have had a choice such as "I like it the way it is", but we're talking good tech here.

If you don't have a touchscreen in the dash, an infrared remote would be used. That should solve the sore throat issue.

The voice command is not trainable. It recognizes words irrelavent to voice type. With the sunroof open and all the windows down you would merely speak louder.
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If thats the case and you could have the touch screen and/or wireless remote, that sounds like a helluva system, problems solved. I guess it truly has come a long way.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I've heard about that I-Drive. Sounds like a real PITA. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

iDrive was conceived and built by evil elves to drive BMW owners ape ****. I sold the 745Li because of it.

[KenP]

I guess I should have had a choice such as "I like it the way it is", but we're talking good tech here.

If you don't have a touchscreen in the dash, an infrared remote would be used. That should solve the sore throat issue.

The voice command is not trainable. It recognizes words irrelavent to voice type. With the sunroof open and all the windows down you would merely speak louder.

Currently it won't replace the DIC data buttons or the AC, but it will soon. There are backups so you could still drive in case of a failure.

Keep 'em coming folks. I really appreciate it.

[Lean Machine]

Combination, would be my vote.

[tower]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
Maybe a few beers before dialing would help. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Isn't it amazing how many problems that seems to solve?

[Harley]

yup, I agree... the wife opted out of that option on hers...

K

[H2Singh]

I know this is an old thread, but I am new and kinda looking at everything. so here is my opinion Ken, if you are still into it. I have a BMW 750iL and the voice stuff is not efficient, waste of my time, however, I just bought my wife the '05 Honda Oddysey and it has a wonderful and simple voice system that can be used with NAV, CLimate control, and all Radio/CD/DVD functions and it works great with the windows up. An especially good feature is its training and word and sentence recognition, not just saying things letter by letter. Why am I here, b/c about to buy an H2!!!

[Harley]

She eventually got an X5 w/ none of that ****... now she says she'll never have another car...

[DRTYFN]

gfy

[KenP]

Working on something fun here, a custom control center for your gadgets. If you had a choice would you like to have voice command features only for your stereo and other equipment such, or a combination of voice and wheel controls?

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

[DRTYFN]

And the really sad thing is the new 750Li is an amazing automobile- BUT IT STILL HAS iDRIVE!!!! Even though it gives up a couple of radio & HVAC controls it's till made by those f'ing evil elves.

[HummerNewbie]

Not only if you have other drivers or are sick, but what if you just have the sunroof open. Wouldn't that effect it too?

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Come on gang. 320 views and so few votes. Give me opinions. Please. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You forgot a choice.

[AHels]

Combination for sure. Voice works great most of the time, but there are times when I'd rather fiddle round with a button/touchscreen/whatever rather than tell my vehicle to F off

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I've heard about that I-Drive. Sounds like a real PITA. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

iDrive was conceived and built by evil elves to drive BMW owners ape ****. I sold the 745Li because of it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Damn, wish I'd have known you were selling it. Of course, I've heard how you drive. I understand Canadians wont' ride with you.