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	BMW World - iDrive Technology
		Instead of a bewildering array of switches, knobs and buttons, the BMW iDrive cockpit is divided into two separate sections: the driving zone, containing all controls essential to driving, and the comfort zone, where a central console serves to easily and smoothly regulate all the vehicle's comfort functions.
		E65/6 7 Series was the first to use iDrive.
		E60 5 Series and E63 6 Series models were the first to use second-generation iDrive, with a simplified 4-position menu.
	www.bmwworld.com /technology/idrive.htm (473 words)

	Feature Article - Touch and Go - 06/02
		To use iDrive, the driver (or passenger) manipulates a large silver knob (the "controller") located atop the center console in order to navigate and select functions displayed on a screen in the center of the instrument panel.
		Key to the functionality is tactile feedback, which is said to allow people to gather information through the sense of touch, while simultaneously allowing them to focus on other tasks–like keeping their eyes on the road.
		Upgraded iDrive software can be downloaded at the dealership in the form of enhancements to existing functions or the addition of new ones, each of which has its own tactile sensations.
	www.autofieldguide.com /articles/060201.html (1167 words)

	Offsite Backup - Backup your critical data over the internet using idrive, the easiest backup software to use. Download ...
		That means idrive requires 1/6 of the bandwidth and server storage than applications using Delta Block technology.
		A summary of the attempt is sent in the body of the message and the complete log file may be attached as an option.
		For instance idrive can be configured to run a virus scanner before the backup and run a defragmentation utility after the backup.
	www.idrive.net.au /client_details.htm (1119 words)

	MotoringFile » Archive » 2007 Navigation System to Include iDrive-like Controller
		In an attempt to convince luxury car buyers that they are getting the latest and greatest electronic gizmos for their 77K, some knucklehead at BMW crammed all of the car’s electronic controls together and gave them all one switch.
		The intention of iDrive was to combine — and therefore simplify — all the controls, including climate, entertainment, navigation, car information and other systems.
		The iDrive uses a centrally located, spinning, mouse-like knob to change settings, and a centrally located computer screen in the center of the dashboard to help you navigate through iDrive’s various menus.
	www.motoringfile.com /2006/08/30/2007-navigation-system-to-include-idrive (3797 words)

	2004 BMW 5 Series, BMW X3 & iDrive Review - ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
		But for those who lack either the patience or the wit to figure it out iDrive is a maddeningly complicated and unnecessarily layered process for anyone seeking to merely turn up the bloody heat or switch radio stations.
		One doesn’t need to touch the iDrive knob to for the simplest levels of temperature control or to get sound from the radio, but if like to adjust the qualities of that sound then you must take the plunge.
		The howl raised by those resistant to the charms of iDrive (and their name is legion) apparently led BMW to modify the system somewhat for the 5 series adding an escape hatch (push the Menu button) when lost in the maze with no way out.
	www.roadandtravel.com /roadtests/reviews/2004roadtests/newcarreviews/bmw5seriesbmwx3.htm (575 words)

	Boston.com / Cars
		Finer adjustments, like those to the vehicle's graphic equalizer, are felt as more of a "tick-tick-tick." The result – after a bit of practice – is the ability to understand where the functions are without losing eye contact with the road.
		The iDrive system also helps the driver by incorporating more important features where the eyes are likely to focus.
		For example, while the navigation system displays a relatively detailed, full-color map on the dashboard, simple "on-deck" directions are displayed in the space behind the tachometer as a directional arrow and large numerals show distance to the next turn.
	www.boston.com /cars/presidentsday/2002/bmw_idrive.shtml (1015 words)

	iDrive - Car Forums and Automotive Chat (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If you wish to change the radio station without using the controller all you do is push the voice command button on the steering wheel and say "Radio." The system responds by saying "Set Radio Station," then all you say is your desired station, and it automatically starts playing.
		Yes, at first iDrive is incredibly intimidating, but once you begin to use it, you become accustom to its operation.
		iDrive proved to be much easier in operation and much easier to pick up on.
	www.automotiveforums.com /t24501-idrive.html (394 words)

	GE Healthcare - Dose Optimization - 1.5T Signa CV/i - 8.4 Software - Multiplane Localization Using Cardiac iDrive
		Cardiac iDrive is a dynamic tool that can be used to localize the coronary arteries in less time and with greater precision than conventional localizing sequences.
		Once the desired scan plane and slice locations are determined with Cardiac iDrive, these parameters can be quickly transferred into the scan acquisition.
		Cardiac iDrive is an invaluable tool when setting-up to acquire coronary artery images.
	www.gehealthcare.com /usen/mr/s_excite15/products/idrive.html (387 words)

	IDrive - Online Storage Drive
		IDrive for IBackup maps your IBackup online storage account as a local drive on your computer allowing you to drag-n-drop, open, edit and save files in your online backup account as if they were on your local computer.
		IDrive guarantees Superior Performance*, often at 30% or better compared to competition for improved productivity.
		IDrive Multimedia is another variation of Network Drive technology (available for XP and 2000) with ability to stream Multi-media content like video and audio using your favorite Media player and also supports concurrent operations for Access and other office applications.
	www.ibackup.com /IBDrive_new.htm (335 words)

	IDrive - Wikipedia
		Hinweis: Der korrekte Titel dieses Artikels lautet „iDrive“.
		Dies gilt besonders für ältere Kunden, die weniger mit der Nutzung von grafischen Betriebssystemen vertraut sind, aber einen Großteil der Zielgruppe ausmachen.
		Aus Kostengründen ist iDrive in den günstigeren Modellen der 1er- und 3er-Reihe optionale Ausstattung.
	de.wikipedia.org /wiki/IDrive (467 words)

	Carhacks: Can BMW's iDrive Pass Its Road Test Now?
		This article on BMW's iDrive is over a year old, but it gives a good summary of the history of this device.
		When designing an in-car interface, there are roughly two ways to go about it: stick with what people know, possibly losing functionality in the process, or give the user something new to learn, possibly losing users in the process.
		The iDrive is supposed to be great - if you spend the half hour to study it and the two weeks to get used to it.
	www.carhacks.org /archives/2005/08/can_bmws_idrive.html (442 words)

	DASMA - Wayne-Dalton Launches New idrive Opener (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The opening speed for the idrive opener is 12 inches per second compared to about eight inches per second for most traditional openers.
		The idrive opener features a pet button that opens the door to a height specified by the homeowner, a 10-second closing delay, and a side location of the release handle for easier access.
		Installation of the idrive opener is easy, since it weighs only 6.5 pounds and has only 17 parts to assemble.
	www.dasma.com /articles/newsline/NewsSpring2002.asp (5016 words)

	iDrive Help
		The Optimizing methods employed by iDrive are state of the art and very easy to use.
		In practice, you would keep iDrive open in one window of your computer while working with the template in another window so you can switch back and forth between them to copy and paste.
		At the bottom of every FILE SECTION in iDrive a URL is provided that enables you to link to a presentation of all the pictures stored in that folder in the form of a simple Picture Album.
	www.eaph.com /iDriveHelp/iDriveScreen.htm (5173 words)

	Touch and go - Design - BMW's iDrive system Automotive Design & Production - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		But when it recently unveiled its new flagship 7-Series it faced a chorus of criticism about certain aspects of the vehicle, ranging from the exterior styling to the instruction cards included for parking valets so they could learn the complex maneuver of, ah, parking it.
		Key to the functionality is tactile feedback, which is said to allow people to gather information through the sense of touch, while simultaneously allowing them to focus on other tasks-like keeping their eyes on the road.
		The feedback system has the capability of creating a wide array of tactile sensations, but BMW and Immersion chose to stick to familiar ones, lest people be overwhelmed and-ultimately-turned off.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0KJI/is_6_114/ai_87421719 (841 words)

	IDrive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		iDrive is a computer-like system, which is used to control most secondary vehicle systems in many current BMW cars.
		However, iDrive was filled with controversy and many disapproved it.
		iDrive has caused some controversy among the automotive media and critics, however.Any BMW review in an automobile magazine will apend at least a few paragraphs about how bad this system is. Criticisms of iDrive include its steep learning curve and its tendency to cause the driver to look away from the road too much.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/IDrive (582 words)

	NEWS! - I/O Magic announces the iDrive Digital Photo Library
		Available in a capacity of 20GB at an MSRP of $229.99, the iDrive may look familiar - it is actually a rebadged version of Taiwanese manufacturer Vosonic's X's-Drive, which was first announced in November of last year.
		Vosonic have since announced a USB 2.0 version, but the iDrive is based on the original and hence features USB 1.1 connectivity.
		The iDrive has dimensions of 5.12 x 2.95 x 0.98 inches (13 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm), and weighs 10.1 ounces (288 grams) including hard disk drive and battery pack.
	www.imaging-resource.com /NEWS/1051770256.html (653 words)

	Hebe Styling announces iDrive auto iPod solution
		The iDrive uses an FM modulator that is fitted directly onto the back of your head unit “without compromising the quality of radio-signal reception,” according to Hebe.
		Regarding the ‘dash-slot’ brackets - This is the mounting bracket that the idrive is attached to.
		This is due to the fact that the inserts that come with the idrive need to be a snug fit so that the ipod does not move around or wobble when in the idrive.
	www.ilounge.com /index.php/news/comments/hebe-styling-announces-idrive-auto-ipod-solution (794 words)

	BW Online \| September 14, 2004 \| Change the Oil, Upgrade the Software
		Though early versions of iDrive received mixed reviews from BMW buyers, it's what's inside the system that has techies excited.
		BMW is also working with Microsoft (MSFT) on iDrive technology in the area of navigation display.
		The TLA is more flexible than what cars have used before -- usually something created at the factory and written in the traditional C programming language. In the past, once a car left the plant, it was impossible to add more software features, such as a new navigation system.
	businessweek.com /technology/content/sep2004/tc20040914_2307_tc178.htm (1148 words)

	CLC IDrive
		The "IDrive" is a file system mapped to "I:\" on all windows lab workstations.
		A more sophisticated system for providing class materials for download is the Angel Course Management System.
		Instructions for connecting to the IDrive from your home or office machine are the same as those for the UDrive.
	clc.its.psu.edu /DiskSpace/IDrive (227 words)

	New MINI's to get iDrive - AutoSpies Auto News
		The controller will mange an interface that is similar to the BMW iDrive system but redesigned to look a bit more MINI like.
		And as for the touchscreen...pointless...people should focus on keeping their lazy eyes on the road, not a screen...what auto makers should do is improve voice recognition.
		The new BMW iDrive menus are a LOT better than before.
	www.autospies.com /news/New-MINI-s-to-get-iDrive-8083 (938 words)

	Gadgets: Mini Cooper to Get iDrive Car System
		One of the knocks against the iDrive is that it encourages drivers to look at all sorts of things that aren't, you know, the road ahead and surrounding traffic.
		That is supposedly being worked on with suggestions that the Mini Cooper's version of the iDrive will feature more voice-activiated interaction, leading to less wandering eyeballs.
		BY BROCK AT I wonder if iDriver is safer, as safe, or less safe to use than a cell phone while driving; that is to say, like the opposite of having a breathalyzer built in.
	www.gizmodo.com /gadgets/gadgets/mini-cooper-to-get-idrive-car-system-197894.php (433 words)

	Experiences with iDrive? - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum
		One of the things I've read in more than one place is to avoid the iDrive and use an after-market solution for the sat-nav.
		They may have been referring to the I-Drive in the 5 or 7 series which is less intuitive than the system in the 3.
		I once saw a video from BMW that showed a guy demoing the iDrive and the iPod integration (the link for the video was actually from an apple page, but when you click on 'bmw' these days you get a different page).
	forums.bimmerforums.com /forum/showthread.php?p=7962423#post7962423 (1040 words)

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		Navigating Idrive Since i-drive is a multipurpose tool which can be used for any type of file storage, its important to know how to get around inside of it, and how to perform a number of basic tasks.
		Copying/Moving Files Another feature of the Idrive which is important to know is how to manipulate files and their locations in the directories.
		Once you select a friend and click on ‘Next’ you will be presented with a list of directories on their Idrive which you can copy the files to.
	filer.case.edu /~iss/idrive/Documentation.doc (3180 words)

	They expect old people to understand iDrive?? - bimmerfest - BMW Forums (Site not responding. Last check: )
		If you're really a techno-phobe having all of these functions as separate buttons owuld be even more overwhelming because it would be harder to spearate the basic controls from the advanced controls.
		Also, the idrive interface is really just like the current nav system except that the knob has been moved to the center, the interface has been cleaned up, and there are more functions.
		Not that this matters, but my father who is complete technical idiot is capable of using his 7 series nav system and even commented that he finds it much easier than using a regular computer- and he likes it better than having lots of separate buttons.
	www.bimmerfest.com /forums/showthread.php?t=837 (1939 words)

	Karl on Cars - 2007 BMW 550 -- Great Driver's Car...except for iDrive
		The simple truth here is that iDrive offers a tremendous level of vehicle customization through an incredibly sophisticated and inefficient interface.
		Here's another way of saying it: You can do a lot of amazing things with iDrive, but many of them could be done better without it.
		Almost everyone hates it, or can think of a ton of ways it could be better but BMW doesn't budge and layes the blame at it's customers IQ.
	blogs.edmunds.com /karl/268 (1261 words)

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		The traditional Zulu warrior is easy to identify by his unique shield, spear, fighting stick and adornments of animal skins, shells and beads.
	www.idrivesa.com /home.q (522 words)

	Urban Dictionary: iDrive
		The iDrive is incredibly easy to use if you give yourself 5 minutes to try it out.
		However, this has only been the case of the 2003-2004 7 series where it was quite confusing; however it has since been fixed.
		The iDrive can also come with voice activation which works with any voice (you do not need to program your own words into the system...) and this helps the driver go to a specific place or navigation, or even change the cd instead of having to go through iDrive.
	www.urbandictionary.com /define.php?term=iDrive (316 words)

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