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NIRLN · Jan 7th, 2005, 03:20 PM

Have been reading the horror stories with the new Dension Icelink Plus. It seems you've been sold a dummy (I can't actually work out the advantage of the plus interface).

I currently have a 05 Cooper with H/K system, no Nav and a 40G iPod.

I want to hook up the iPod and be able to (i) advance tracks and (ii) control volume via my MFSW controls.

Should I get the Dension 1.1 or the BMW MINI interface?

And can some nice person post a link to any info on the BMW MINI interface, as I can't find anything on it.

Help appreciated.

Jan 7th, 2005, 03:54 PM

http://www.apple.com/ipod/bmw/
http://www.ipodyourbmw.com/

NIRLN · Jan 7th, 2005, 04:21 PM

Thanks.

I assume the BMW interface now works with the MINI?

Baker · Jan 8th, 2005, 04:08 PM

The ice>link plus problems have now actually been fixed - and I must say, its an absolutely top unit, and I wouldn't trade it for anything else! The official adaptor is overpriced and under featured.

Go the ice>link plus!

arabinow · Jan 8th, 2005, 06:10 PM

bmw adapter

1. allows you to browse first 5 playlists using headunit
2. I believe can shuffle music

dension

1. it can be mounted in front of you
2. You can use buttons 1 - 5 to control playlists 1- 5 (same as bmw)
3. you can browse all playlists using radio controls and the ipod lcd
4. THey will eventually try to add id3 tag feature for 2005 vehicles.
5. You can choose to use the standard ipod display and control the music through the ipod instead of radio controls (although not recommended because of distractions)
6. It can be moved to other vehicles at a later date by just buying a new interface cable

I'd go dension
although the firmware was iffy at the beginning I am goign to install their latest which they just released and apparently has fixed the bugs

NIRLN · Jan 9th, 2005, 03:10 PM

Thanks fro the replies.

What advantages does the Icelink Plus have over the 1.1 version?

mikeythemini · Jan 9th, 2005, 03:35 PM

playlist control
id3 tags - maybe in the future (works now on my kenwood)
reprogramable if you change car/stereo

cpmac · Jan 11th, 2005, 08:02 AM

Hoping you can help. Is it possible to use the Dension Icelink Plus for my boost single slot cd player? have just acquired a 3g 15gb Ipod.

cpmac · Jan 11th, 2005, 08:07 AM

Can the Denison Icelink plus be used with my boost single cd player? Would be great if it can

arabinow · Jan 11th, 2005, 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cpmac

Can the Denison Icelink plus be used with my boost single cd player? Would be great if it can

yes.. and yes

simeds · Jan 11th, 2005, 04:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cpmac

Can the Denison Icelink plus be used with my boost single cd player? Would be great if it can

i've got same age car with same stereo- just about to update to latest version of firmware for icelink- been pleased with it so far

asmujica · Jan 13th, 2005, 10:28 PM

I opted for the Mini solution because it was a tested and proven product, no exagerated claims and is not a distraction while driving.

I would never give my money to a company that I know that has lied to their customers to sell them a product.

Baker · Jan 13th, 2005, 11:17 PM

Even with the exagerated claims of supporting ID3 tags on the Mini stock HU (which, in all honesty, would be nice, but is not something *needed*), this product still has so much more functionality over the OEM Mini solution!

I don't see how you claim the IceLink is a distraction while driving (ever used a Mobile Phone cradle?) - if a small cradle is distracting to you while on the road, honestly you are so easily distracted that you shouldn't be driving!

DUCTTAPE · Jan 14th, 2005, 12:02 AM

Is the Dension available elsewhere, or only from them at list price? And, does one need to buy the craddles PLUS the unit, or does the $200 include the craddling and everything needed?

thx

mikeythemini · Jan 14th, 2005, 07:09 AM

I sell the dension
The price £99 gives you a choice of dock connector or active cradle.
The only extra you might need is a no holes bracket
p.s. I give discount to priv club members

asmujica · Jan 14th, 2005, 06:32 PM

[QUOTE
I don't see how you claim the IceLink is a distraction while driving (ever used a Mobile Phone cradle?) - if a small cradle is distracting to you while on the road, honestly you are so easily distracted that you shouldn't be driving![/quote]

ID3 text would in theory account as an additional distraction. I have never used a mobile phone cradle, in fact I turn the darn cell phone off while driving. How many times have you heard of people who have crashed just by changing radio stations.

While driving I only do one thing, drive. If you would live in a city where it has one of the highest accidents per day, if you are smart, you would probably do the same.

Baker · Jan 14th, 2005, 09:15 PM

Actually I've never heard of anyone having an accident changing radio stations - maybe CD's, but not just changing a radio station!

Personally I just think that ID3 text is enough to distract you off the road!

Jan 7th, 2005, 03:20 PM	#1
NIRLN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 11:33 PM Posts: 65 Offline	BMW MINI iPod Adaptor v Dension Icelink 1.1 Have been reading the horror stories with the new Dension Icelink Plus. It seems you've been sold a dummy (I can't actually work out the advantage of the plus interface). I currently have a 05 Cooper with H/K system, no Nav and a 40G iPod. I want to hook up the iPod and be able to (i) advance tracks and (ii) control volume via my MFSW controls. Should I get the Dension 1.1 or the BMW MINI interface? And can some nice person post a link to any info on the BMW MINI interface, as I can't find anything on it. Help appreciated. Pepperamini - It's a bit of an animal!

Jan 7th, 2005, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
basskiwi Posts: n/a	The links http://www.apple.com/ipod/bmw/ http://www.ipodyourbmw.com/

Jan 7th, 2005, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
NIRLN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 11:33 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Thanks. I assume the BMW interface now works with the MINI? Pepperamini - It's a bit of an animal!

Jan 8th, 2005, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
arabinow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 233 Offline	bmw adapter 1. allows you to browse first 5 playlists using headunit 2. I believe can shuffle music dension 1. it can be mounted in front of you 2. You can use buttons 1 - 5 to control playlists 1- 5 (same as bmw) 3. you can browse all playlists using radio controls and the ipod lcd 4. THey will eventually try to add id3 tag feature for 2005 vehicles. 5. You can choose to use the standard ipod display and control the music through the ipod instead of radio controls (although not recommended because of distractions) 6. It can be moved to other vehicles at a later date by just buying a new interface cable I'd go dension although the firmware was iffy at the beginning I am goign to install their latest which they just released and apparently has fixed the bugs ***************** Cooper Launch Edition # 7/500 Chili red , white roof

Jan 9th, 2005, 03:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
NIRLN MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 11:33 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Thanks fro the replies. What advantages does the Icelink Plus have over the 1.1 version? Pepperamini - It's a bit of an animal!

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Jan 8th, 2005, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:33 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	The ice>link plus problems have now actually been fixed - and I must say, its an absolutely top unit, and I wouldn't trade it for anything else! The official adaptor is overpriced and under featured. Go the ice>link plus!

Jan 9th, 2005, 03:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 9,106 Offline	playlist control id3 tags - maybe in the future (works now on my kenwood) reprogramable if you change car/stereo Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jan 11th, 2005, 08:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
cpmac MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 11:33 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Use With Boost CD? Hoping you can help. Is it possible to use the Dension Icelink Plus for my boost single slot cd player? have just acquired a 3g 15gb Ipod.

Jan 11th, 2005, 08:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
cpmac MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 11:33 PM Posts: 28 Offline	Will It Work With Boost CD Player? Can the Denison Icelink plus be used with my boost single cd player? Would be great if it can

Jan 11th, 2005, 01:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
arabinow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 233 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cpmac Can the Denison Icelink plus be used with my boost single cd player? Would be great if it can yes.. and yes ***************** Cooper Launch Edition # 7/500 Chili red , white roof

Jan 11th, 2005, 04:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 5,799 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cpmac Can the Denison Icelink plus be used with my boost single cd player? Would be great if it can i've got same age car with same stereo- just about to update to latest version of firmware for icelink- been pleased with it so far

Jan 13th, 2005, 10:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
asmujica MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 219 Offline	I opted for the Mini solution because it was a tested and proven product, no exagerated claims and is not a distraction while driving. I would never give my money to a company that I know that has lied to their customers to sell them a product.

Jan 13th, 2005, 11:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:33 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Even with the exagerated claims of supporting ID3 tags on the Mini stock HU (which, in all honesty, would be nice, but is not something needed), this product still has so much more functionality over the OEM Mini solution! I don't see how you claim the IceLink is a distraction while driving (ever used a Mobile Phone cradle?) - if a small cradle is distracting to you while on the road, honestly you are so easily distracted that you shouldn't be driving!

Jan 14th, 2005, 12:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
DUCTTAPE Only Unbalanced Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockland County, NY Local Time: 07:33 PM Posts: 883 Offline	Is the Dension available elsewhere, or only from them at list price? And, does one need to buy the craddles PLUS the unit, or does the $200 include the craddling and everything needed? thx "G-d Speed, Ed" Ya'all come on by now, ya hear! \| Hudson Bay Run - 2005

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Jan 14th, 2005, 07:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:33 AM Posts: 9,106 Offline	I sell the dension The price £99 gives you a choice of dock connector or active cradle. The only extra you might need is a no holes bracket p.s. I give discount to priv club members Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jan 14th, 2005, 06:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
asmujica MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 219 Offline	[QUOTE I don't see how you claim the IceLink is a distraction while driving (ever used a Mobile Phone cradle?) - if a small cradle is distracting to you while on the road, honestly you are so easily distracted that you shouldn't be driving![/quote] ID3 text would in theory account as an additional distraction. I have never used a mobile phone cradle, in fact I turn the darn cell phone off while driving. How many times have you heard of people who have crashed just by changing radio stations. While driving I only do one thing, drive. If you would live in a city where it has one of the highest accidents per day, if you are smart, you would probably do the same.

Jan 14th, 2005, 09:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 09:33 AM Posts: 4,270 Offline	Actually I've never heard of anyone having an accident changing radio stations - maybe CD's, but not just changing a radio station! Personally I just think that ID3 text is enough to distract you off the road!

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