What type of phones are BMW owners using?

Artz 330 · 09-22-2009, 12:45 PM

Hey guys, just doing a quick survey...

please vote in this thread

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304501

Thanks!

marvinp · 09-22-2009, 12:53 PM

I'd vote but there isn't a Google/Android Phone option. I have a G1.

turner23 · 09-22-2009, 02:14 PM

Wow, must be a slow day for someone in Jersey...

I have an iPhone 3G, but who cares what phone I have? Are you going to create an ad saying "more BMW owners talk on a Blackberry, so if you drive a BMW you need to get a Blackberry..."

sorry, I just can't stand seemingly worthless threads posted just to put ur name on the board. Don't mean to offend anyone, just venting.

Now, that said, I really wish I got the iPhone option on my 128i. Half the time I have the stereo so loud I don't hear when the phone rings, and when I do catch it I wish I had the safety of hands free and steering wheel controls.

KeithLM · 09-22-2009, 02:40 PM

The poll ignores Symbian, which has a larger share of smartphones in the world compared to all the others combined, as well as Android, which is picking up speed. Lame poll, should at least have included an "other" option.

Besides that, what's the point? Like turner23 said, what are you aiming for? I could understand this if you were asking which phones integrate best with the car, but otherwise I see no use in this.

jeremyc74 · 09-22-2009, 02:43 PM

Windows mobile for me. HTC Touch to be exact, but I'm about to upgrade it to the new HTC (Touch Pro I think) in the next couple of weeks.

I like having seemless integration with Office because that's where I keep all my appointments and contacts, and even though the selection isn't as good as the iPhone, the apps I need are readily available.

I use the Bing app all the time when I'm travelling.

JimD · 09-22-2009, 03:07 PM

It isn't a perfect solution but I put a Garmin nuvi 760 in my e88 and feed its output into the auxiliary port. On long trips, I listen to MP3 files played back on the nuvi and if I get a phone call, it automatically mutes the sound for the call. Works well but doesn't interface with the car if you're listening to the radio. So then I have to hit the steering wheel button to switch over to the aux feed (I see I have a call on the nuvi display). A better solution is to get the BMW Plus or Pro system and have the dealer install it. Then the radio is muted for calls too. The Pro takes voice commands. The Plus is touch screen (the plus is very similar to a nuvi 760 and the pro is like a nuvi 880).

Jim

ALLMuRdErEdOut · 09-22-2009, 04:22 PM

HTC Touch Pro 2

Artz 330 · 09-22-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turner23

Wow, must be a slow day for someone in Jersey...

I have an iPhone 3G, but who cares what phone I have? Are you going to create an ad saying "more BMW owners talk on a Blackberry, so if you drive a BMW you need to get a Blackberry..."

sorry, I just can't stand seemingly worthless threads posted just to put ur name on the board. Don't mean to offend anyone, just venting.

Now, that said, I really wish I got the iPhone option on my 128i. Half the time I have the stereo so loud I don't hear when the phone rings, and when I do catch it I wish I had the safety of hands free and steering wheel controls.

There is meaning behind the poll or else I wouldn't have done it.

bmwsam · 09-22-2009, 04:58 PM

iphone

jibaholic101 · 09-22-2009, 05:03 PM

voted

turner23 · 09-23-2009, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artz 330

There is meaning behind the poll or else I wouldn't have done it.

Enlighten me...

Lester · 09-23-2009, 07:19 AM

Motorola Brick. I've had it for 18 years and it still works great. I have had to replace the battery a few times, but reception is still good. Plus, it is hard to lose it, and I've never had it go through the wash in my jeans pocket!

larryn · 09-23-2009, 07:26 AM

I just click 2 rocks together underwater. Reception is great.

Luvmybmw · 09-23-2009, 07:29 AM

iPhone 3GS

Si-M240i · 09-23-2009, 07:32 AM

I use the new LG Viewety and everything seems to work just fine

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WhiteOne · 09-23-2009, 07:57 AM

Iphone 3GS linked to Garmin 760. $200 + $350 = $550 (I have 3 cars & a bike)
How much is bluetooth and navigation from BMW?

BMW86 · 09-23-2009, 08:08 AM

3GS + pro nav + bluetooth

Artz 330 · 09-23-2009, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turner23

Enlighten me...

I can't disclose any information at this point... Sorry...

turner23 · 09-23-2009, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artz 330

I can't disclose any information at this point... Sorry...

wow! yeah, I could see this hot topic needs to be kept confidential...I'm going to go out on a limb and say that you are in the market for a new phone and want to get what other BMW driver are using? I hope that's not the case; it would make you a real douche-bag.

KeithLM · 09-23-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Artz 330

I can't disclose any information at this point... Sorry...

Hope you don't think you're going to get any useful information out of such a poorly thought out survey. As I already mentioned you missed a couple big ones. Seriously, this thing is a joke, how could it be so important you can't say why?

RENN Spec · 09-24-2009, 12:45 PM

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marvinp Captain 275 Rep 612 Posts Drives: '18 M3, '09 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I'd vote but there isn't a Google/Android Phone option. I have a G1. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 Comp, Silverstone Metallic II, w/ black 666M (Ordered: 7/9/2017 \| Pickup 9/9/2017) 1998 E36 M3, Cosmos Schwarz Metallic 2009 E82 135i, Montego Blue
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turner23 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 218 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Wow, must be a slow day for someone in Jersey... I have an iPhone 3G, but who cares what phone I have? Are you going to create an ad saying "more BMW owners talk on a Blackberry, so if you drive a BMW you need to get a Blackberry..." sorry, I just can't stand seemingly worthless threads posted just to put ur name on the board. Don't mean to offend anyone, just venting. Now, that said, I really wish I got the iPhone option on my 128i. Half the time I have the stereo so loud I don't hear when the phone rings, and when I do catch it I wish I had the safety of hands free and steering wheel controls.
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KeithLM Proud 1er 24 Rep 699 Posts Drives: Crimson/Coral 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wylie, TX iTrader: (0)	The poll ignores Symbian, which has a larger share of smartphones in the world compared to all the others combined, as well as Android, which is picking up speed. Lame poll, should at least have included an "other" option. Besides that, what's the point? Like turner23 said, what are you aiming for? I could understand this if you were asking which phones integrate best with the car, but otherwise I see no use in this. __________________ Stett Performance Charge Pipe with DDV, Cold-Air Intake, Front Mounted Intercooler, and Stage 1 Oil Cooler. I've recently moved my photos to Google's web albums. Photos can be found here, here, and here.
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jeremyc74 Banned 77 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	Windows mobile for me. HTC Touch to be exact, but I'm about to upgrade it to the new HTC (Touch Pro I think) in the next couple of weeks. I like having seemless integration with Office because that's where I keep all my appointments and contacts, and even though the selection isn't as good as the iPhone, the apps I need are readily available. I use the Bing app all the time when I'm travelling.
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JimD Brigadier General 369 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	It isn't a perfect solution but I put a Garmin nuvi 760 in my e88 and feed its output into the auxiliary port. On long trips, I listen to MP3 files played back on the nuvi and if I get a phone call, it automatically mutes the sound for the call. Works well but doesn't interface with the car if you're listening to the radio. So then I have to hit the steering wheel button to switch over to the aux feed (I see I have a call on the nuvi display). A better solution is to get the BMW Plus or Pro system and have the dealer install it. Then the radio is muted for calls too. The Pro takes voice commands. The Plus is touch screen (the plus is very similar to a nuvi 760 and the pro is like a nuvi 880). Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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bmwsam First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	iphone __________________ 128i M-Sport: Le Mans Blue/Black Interior 6MT, Premium Hi-Fi, Ipod/USB, BMW CCA Member: Central California Chapter
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WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Iphone 3GS linked to Garmin 760. $200 + $350 = $550 (I have 3 cars & a bike) How much is bluetooth and navigation from BMW?
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