some things to look into:
price? im hoping it isnt a huge jump
somewhere (still looking for source) I heard that traffic ie caltrans etc will be incorporated into the nav. So i could see what traffic is like on different routes before deciding? count me in! anyone else hear anything good or bad for the 07?

 

MINI to Add Real-time Traffic info to Nav [ MotoringFile ]

R56 Nav to Include iDrive-Like Interface [ MotoringFile ]

 

I wonder if such a system could be retro-fitted into a R53 MINI with NAV?

 

So, is BMW's i-drive system using Windows or Linux?

 

In the 1, 3, and 5 series it's a favor of Unix actually.

 

That's good to hear! Something super stable - we wouldn't want to have to reboot our MINIs now, would we?

 

Well, I got TMC working here in Europe in my 06 US Spec by actually setting the NAV to Europe mode and changing the radio out. I think that the new system is much more involved but I won't know more until I can rip into one and learn it.

 

thanks for the links Gabe

 

I have been trying to find out. What are the little BullsEyes symbles on the NAV maps. looks like a ring with a solid inner circle.

 

They're supposed to designate a city center... They're not the most accuraet though.

 

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