Looks pretty nice.
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Quote, originally posted by World Car Fans » Someday we’ll be driving computer chips and watching Powerpoint presentations on our in-car plasma screens. The latter is already well under way. Audi aims to be at the very edge of this in-car infotainment revolution and has MMI II to prove it. Launched in 2002, MMI (Multi Media Interface) was hailed as being more user-friendly than BMW’s iDrive system, although MMI has considerably many more buttons than iDrive, which sort of defeats the whole purpose of trying to simplify in-car function operations. A new version of MMI will now be offered immediately with A8, later A6 and then Q5. Improvements to MMI are quite numerous. A new TFT display with a resolution of 800x480 with LED background applies. The system comes with a 40GB hard drive, 10GB of which can be used to store music like in a jukebox – if you’re younger than 25 you may not know what I’m talking about here – the rest of which stores log book and satnav information. Speaking of satnav, the display can now show images in 3D using an Nvidia graphics processor which makes it even more realistic for the desperate traveller. This time under 25s will know exactly what I’m referring to as far as Nvidia is concerned. The highest-equipped version of MMI II is a B&O branded system. Other “normal” applications include Bluetooth which can be paired with your cell phone for that hands-free requirement, a USB port, auxiliary jack for portable MP3 players as well as the TV function where offered.
#3
LOL @ their music selection.
#6
wasn't the point to eliminate some buttons? Looks like there's about 100 around the shifter.
#8
Quote, originally posted by 330R » Guano Apes rock 
Guano apes would make a great name for a band...
Oh wait...
#9
Anyone else think the headunit could use some work? It looks really awkward.
#10
Quote, originally posted by Shomegrown » LOL @ their music selection. Genesis caught my eye, but only because Audi's MMI controller was designed by the same company that built a similar controller for the Hyundai Genesis.
Either way, looks nice. The graphics seem really clear.
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#11
nice compared to the 1st vs this thing is awesome believe me I sell the brand.
#12
Most newer cars, including the Audi's, have some sort of integrated ipod functions, but what if you don't own an ipod? For instance, I have a Samsung K3. Would I be able to use it in the car the same as if it was an ipod?
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Quote, originally posted by DonPatrizio » Most newer cars, including the Audi's, have some sort of integrated ipod functions, but what if you don't own an ipod? For instance, I have a Samsung K3. Would I be able to use it in the car the same as if it was an ipod?
thats why apple rules the market, they have more or less standardized the protocols for external control of their devices and released them to the after market industry (well, until recently when they've been getting greedy)basically when it comes to high level eternal control of an mp3 player apple has the rest beat
#14
Quote, originally posted by amdmaxx » IDrive 2 vs MMi 2.. Let the fight begin. MB Command > *
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Quote, originally posted by 330R » Guano Apes rock
They do. I just thought it was an eclectic mix. I happen to like all the bands on that list (well, Genesis only sorta).
#16
The NAV looks awesome. What would be really cool is if they could integrate a satellite view like on google maps or something similar...
#17
Quote, originally posted by Shomegrown » LOL @ their music selection. LOL indeed.
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Quote, originally posted by DonPatrizio » Most newer cars, including the Audi's, have some sort of integrated ipod functions, but what if you don't own an ipod? For instance, I have a Samsung K3. Would I be able to use it in the car the same as if it was an ipod?
You don't own an ipod????? WTF????? You LOSER!!!!
Actually, what is an ipod?
#20
Quote, originally posted by Wimbledon » LOL indeed.
lol x2. They flashed a pic of a guy wearing a Mercedes emblem when the lyric was "Bee Emm Vee (BMW)."
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#21
thats a pretty slick unit....on a side note i was shocked at how non-user friendly my moms unit is in her new accord.....way too many buttons..
#22
Something else to distract drivers. Joy.
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#23
I have experienced iDrive and it is very hard to use. I also think that there is no real use for MMI or iDrive or anything of such kind. What they both are, are glorified stereo head units and there is no reason to complicate the IO function (we all know how to operate a stereo).
Sometimes simpler is just better.
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Quote, originally posted by Wimbledon » LOL indeed.
They're kinda like Germany's Beastie Boys.
One of the guys in the Fantastischen 4 has driven the 24-h of the Nuerburgring a few times. One year I remember he was in a biodiesel powered Beetle TDI.
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Quote » The system comes with a 40GB hard drive, 10GB of which can be used to store music like in a jukebox Something is wrong here. The RNS 510 unit in my car has 30GB of HDD space, 10 of which are used for the navigation maps and 20 for music storage so probably it is 10 for maps + 30 for music.
Even if they have dedicated 30GB to the maps because of the 3D city model display with texture, still it seams strange to have left only 10GB for music. It will not cost them that much more to use a higher capacity HDD.
Remember that BMW is introducing 80GB HDD storage in their cars (don't know how much Mercedes and Lexus use in theirs)
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#26
Quote, originally posted by DonPatrizio » For instance, I have a Samsung K3. There's your problem. 32GB iPod touch FTW
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#27
Gee ... just copy the music to the hard drive of the unit or use the AUX input the unit comes with.AUX connection is standart, the iPod one is optional and only if the car does not have a CD Changer.
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Quote, originally posted by Mazda 3s » There's your problem. 32GB iPod touch FTW Everybody know it for girls!
#29
Quote, originally posted by 330R » Guano Apes rock Got pretty much everything they've done.
That's a really nice looking setup Audi has.
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#31
yup, and both rule
Quote, originally posted by Shomegrown » They're kinda like Germany's Beastie Boys.
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#32
edit - oh God, this isn't 3G, it's more 2.75G PropogandaGet rid of the SIM cards already.. archaic
#33
Quote, originally posted by Voodoo.T » Something else to distract drivers. Joy. x2
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Quote, originally posted by Shomegrown » LOL @ their music selection. Got something against Genesis ?
ARE YOU SURE YOU WEREN'T DIGITALLY RAPED IN YOUR SLEEP BRO?
#35
Quote, originally posted by DonPatrizio » Would I be able to use it in the car the same as if it was an ipod? Nope. You and three or four other people are totally screwed.
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