eas – DICE iPod Integration Kit for BMW

Contact: Tom G.

european auto source (eas)
Phone: 714.369.8524
www.europeanautosource.com
tom@europeanautosource.com

DICE REDEFINES IN-CAR IPOD INTEGRATION!!

We are proud to release our newest item to our website - the DICE ipod Integration Kit for BMW.

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Factory iPod integration from DICE! Connect your iPod to your BMW’s Audio System and hear what your iPod should sound like in pure 100% CD-quality sound. You are in complete control of the iPod from your radio, steering wheel or the iPod’s clickwheel. Always keeps your iPod charged and ready to go. The DICE iPod integration kit will also display text from your iPod allowing you to view song title and artist name right on your radio's display.

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A clean factory looking installation is possible with our sleek iPod cradle and hidden installations can be done with our docking cable.

The DICE iPod integration kit consists of the DICE module, BMW-specific trunk harness and iPod docking cable. A video-enabled cradle will be released soon.
New features of DICE iPod Integration kit include:

1. iPod is now fully unlocked while connected to DICE integration kit. You are allowed full access of your iPod’s features as well as the following browsing options:

• Album Selection
• Song Selection
• Playlist Selection
• Chapter Selection (Audible/Audiobooks)

You can browse your iPod with the steering wheel, radio or Navigation buttons and the iPod (or any combination of the three) without booting into separate modes. Allowing the iPod to remain in “iPod UI” allows for the user to still rate songs and create “on the go” playlists.

2. AUX compatibility with user-adjustable Sound Output settings:

• Volume Output (selectable 1-100)
• Bass (selectable 1-100)
• Midrange (selectable 1-100)
• Treble (selectable 1-100)

3. ID3 text output

• Features Song Title/Artist and Album information on your Navigation or Radio Display

4. Charging of your iPod while in play, never have a dead iPod again!

Vehicle Compatibility

The DICE iPod integration kit is compatible with the following vehicles:

1996-2006 3-series (excluding iDrive)
1997-2003 5-series
09/1998-2001 7-series
2004-2006 X3
2000-2006 X5
1996-2002 Z3
1999-2002 M-Roadster/Coupe
2001-2006 M3
2000-2003 M5
2000-2003 Z8
2002-2006 Mini Cooper/Cooper S
2000-2005 K1200LT Motorcycle

Flash Demo - DICE iPod Kit in Action

Here you can see a 2-minute demo of the DICE kit in action on a 3-series BMW w/ Business CD:

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Link: http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/dice/dice_display/eas_dice.swf

Ordering Information – special introductory price of $159!

ice>Link Plus is available for preorder now and shipping starts in mid-May at $159 introductory pricing. Those who preorder beforehand will also get free shipping.

Link: Order Now! (http://www.europeanautosource.com/index.php?cPath=67_69_135)

Upgrades

For a limited time, we are offering those with an existing ice>Link Plus system an upgrade to the DICE integration kit for a introductory price of $99. Those who preorder beforehand will also get free shipping.

Upgrade Link: Order Now! (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?cPath=67_69_135&products_id=283)

Screen Shots:

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DICE will also be releasing a Video-out capable iPod cradle in the upcoming weeks, this will be on the website soon for preordering. As always, questions are welcome via the forum, email or phone.

doh, looks like i bought the ice>link plus at the wrong time :banghead: btw i sent you an email regarding difficulties operating ice>link, did you get it?

wow.. an icelink killer.. looks very promising :)

Gee, great. No wonder the icelinks were being discounted. Should have guessed. My icelink is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Can I return the icelink and get this instead tom? Feeling a bit shafted like everyone else was when you guys upgraded to the icelink plus.

Anyway, if I can't return it, can you respond back to my email requesting the installation documentation?

Gee, great. No wonder the icelinks were being discounted. Should have guessed.

:agree::banghead:

doh, looks like i bought the ice>link plus at the wrong time :banghead: btw i sent you an email regarding difficulties operating ice>link, did you get it?

I don't see an email from you - can you resend?

wow.. an icelink killer.. looks very promising :)

Not true at all - each kit will have its strengths and weaknesses. We'll have a feature comparison chart coming out soon on both devices.

Gee, great. No wonder the icelinks were being discounted. Should have guessed. My icelink is supposed to be delivered tomorrow. Can I return the icelink and get this instead tom? Feeling a bit shafted like everyone else was when you guys upgraded to the icelink plus.

Anyway, if I can't return it, can you respond back to my email requesting the installation documentation?

If you would like to return the kit in exchange for the DICE, not a problem. We plan of offering the Dension kits alongside the DICE kits as well - not kit is not necessarily "better" than the other.

So, will the video out allow 5G ipods to show video on the nav screen with accompanying audio?

So, will the video out allow 5G ipods to show video on the nav screen with accompanying audio?

You will still need our Video Source Module (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=161) to get the signal onto the NAV screen and the Video cradle.

IMHO, the iLink (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=264) does a better job with ipod Videos on the NAV screen.

tom, email sent

tom, email sent

email received - replying immediately.

PM sent

PM sent

already replied! :thumbsup:

We'll have a feature comparison chart coming out soon on both devices.


Can we have a brief rundown now? Will DICE work with NAV?

Thanks!

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On second thought after looking at the comparision, i'll stick with my order. Doesn't seem like much of a difference between the two except for the aux and the unlocked ipod. Plus i'm thinking the icelink has gone through it's pains already to get to where it is now. Thanks for the info!

Side note, anyone know if the rear seats in the vert pop off like the coupe? install instructions only mention the coupe.

On second thought after looking at the comparision, i'll stick with my order. Doesn't seem like much of a difference between the two except for the aux and the unlocked ipod. Plus i'm thinking the icelink has gone through it's pains already to get to where it is now. Thanks for the info!

This is the reason I wanted to be 100% fair on the comparison. The DICE might or might not be the ticket for some users - but you can make that choice.

Side note, anyone know if the rear seats in the vert pop off like the coupe? install instructions only mention the coupe.

Absolutely - email me directly and I have a zip file with about 50 pictures from start to finish on how to perform an install on an 03 cab w/ the iPod in the eurotray.

Absolutely - email me directly and I have a zip file with about 50 pictures from start to finish on how to perform an install on an 03 cab w/ the iPod in the eurotray.

you have that same zip file with pics for a coupe tom?

as i see from the chart, with the dice you can only browse playlist and album?not artist? strange...

Tom,
Is the song text info dislayed on oem Nav units? This is one feature I was never able to get working correctly with my Icelink and I will consider the DICE if this feature works out of the box.

you have that same zip file with pics for a coupe tom?

I have directions for the coupe - email me for a copy.

Tom,
Is the song text info dislayed on oem Nav units? This is one feature I was never able to get working correctly with my Icelink and I will consider the DICE if this feature works out of the box.

ID3 text is displayed on the NAV screen as well.

about dice & icelink plus: I have a 3G ipod and i might buy a newer 60 Go ipod but later...suppose i buy either one of this product. is it possible to upgrade only the dock/ craddle or is there only one dock/craddle that fits all ipod generations?

about dice & icelink plus: I have a 3G ipod and i might buy a newer 60 Go ipod but later...suppose i buy either one of this product. is it possible to upgrade only the dock/ craddle or is there only one dock/craddle that fits all ipod generations?

Both kits comes with a docking cable, this is compatible with all iPods on the market today (exception of iPod Shuffle). This will allow you to keep the iPod safely hidden out of sight when not being used.

about dice & icelink plus: I have a 3G ipod and i might buy a newer 60 Go ipod but later...suppose i buy either one of this product. is it possible to upgrade only the dock/ craddle or is there only one dock/craddle that fits all ipod generations?

Both kits comes with a docking cable, this is compatible with all iPods on the market today (exception of iPod Shuffle). This will allow you to keep the iPod safely hidden out of sight when not in use.

about dice & icelink plus: I have a 3G ipod and i might buy a newer 60 Go ipod but later...suppose i buy either one of this product. is it possible to upgrade only the dock/ craddle or is there only one dock/craddle that fits all ipod generations?

Both kits comes with a docking cable, this is compatible with all iPods on the market today (exception of iPod Shuffle). This will allow you to keep the iPod safely hidden out of sight when not in use.

Tom, I'm not getting id tags nor the menu on the nav even after trying the "6" and up and hitting 'info'. I'm trying to get to your site but it's giving a 500 error.

Tom, I'm not getting id tags nor the menu on the nav even after trying the "6" and up and hitting 'info'. I'm trying to get to your site but it's giving a 500 error.

Shoot me a quick email, we'll do some troubleshooting.

The site is down for the next hour for some maintenance work on the server side, but will be up shortly.

Tom, sent you two emails about my "swapping modules" but haven't received any reply:nixweiss:

Tom, sent you two emails about my "swapping modules" but haven't received any reply:nixweiss:

Edwin,

Your email was received late Friday evening - your package arrived on Saturday. I will anwser your email as well.

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ok thanks tom. keep me posted.

Tom, sent you a PM.

Tom, received the Dice module today. Thanks so much. Hooked it up but Nav screen doesn't display ID3tag. I tried the methods that I activated it on Icelink but still nothing. Can you help me?

Recieved the DICE and installed it already and everything works great! Got to thank Tom for an excellent product and for outstanding customer service as he answered all my questions before and after I bought the product from him. Thanks again :thumbsup:

Tom, received the Dice module today. Thanks so much. Hooked it up but Nav screen doesn't display ID3tag. I tried the methods that I activated it on Icelink but still nothing. Can you help me?

Received your email and responded. :thumbsup:

DICE iPod integration kit for BMWs with NAV - now shipping!

tom pm sent

DICE iPod integration kit for BMWs with NAV - now shipping!

wohoooooooooo. :dance:

now i have to wait on the conformation email :agree: