Does it really, or is it just not tested? I know the website still says that it should work but isn't confirmed.
I was on the beta programme and I know (slightly) Simon who developed the interface, and Richard who assisted in many ways and I would be surprised to hear it doesn't work in a scenario and they aren't trying to fix it.
For what it's worth though with nav it is superb and (if you can find one) it also integrates an Alpine DAB tuner or (I believe), for those in North America, Sirius radio.
1. It is a very expensive solution for non nav owners.
2. Defeats the purpose of getting it as it is mainly for text.
Gateway does this for non nav uses at a fraction of the cost. If Simon developed a dumbed down version, it would be great but I don't see that happening.
That's probably fair comment. I used a few different solutions* in my BMW before getting the Intravee, but I had nav in that car and in my Mini, I also have Alpine DAB (not that it's any use in NZ), and I had an Alpine iPod interface already so it was just the cost of the IV2, which on the beta programme was not that much.
It's probably a good call to go with the cheaper option unless you want to use some of the other functionality like DAB if I understand correctly that it has the same level of integration with the OE controls as the Intravee.
*I tried the ICE>Link Plus which was utter, unmitigated rubbish and I used the Harmon Kardon Drive+Play which was excellent, but I don't like stuff stuck on the dash/centre console. I've also used the Pioneer version of the Alpine interface and it makes the ICE>Link Plus look good!
Yeah, I have the Intreavee and love it and it is a lot better than the Icelink. The only downside is that I have noise on the line that I have been unable to stop.
One other thing that I forgot to mention is setup. Without the display, you couldn't setup the unit or use items like random.
If you don't have a CDC, dealers fit ipod connection for £185+/-, or you can get Harman Kardon etc from Halfords. Depends - are you bothered about it being permanently attached or would you like it hidden. Either option should charge your ipod, however, the oem doesn't hold it still so you may get scratches!
No problem, maybe I was unlucky but I emailed a couple of questions about the Gateway and got no response, so he's lost my business.
I got my answers elsewhere. Admittedly he seems great on here though.
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