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      03-18-2020, 10:53 AM   #1
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Just ordered a 330i for the mrs. I left out the wireless charging option because I didn't think was worth $500.
Thinking of adding it before the car goes into production.

Other than the ability to charge wirelessly, are there any advantages to having the wireless charger?
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Just ordered a 330i for the mrs. I left out the wireless charging option because I didn't think was worth $500.
Thinking of adding it before the car goes into production.

Other than the ability to charge wirelessly, are there any advantages to having the wireless charger?
That's literally the only advantage.

I got it in mine because I don't like wires, and I use it as a way to keep myself from checking my phone while I'm driving (In the past I've just put my phone in the cupholder, and am more tempted to check it while driving if it's right there).
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      03-19-2020, 08:52 AM   #4
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I went ahead and added it mainly for the enhanced bluetooth. At the end of the day, it adds only a few extra dollars per month to the payments.

Looks like things are moving quickly for now. I placed the order on Monday, and the vehicle entered the production queue today.
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Can you explain the benefits of the enhanced bluetooth?
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Can you explain the benefits of the enhanced bluetooth?

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...nced-bluetooth
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You also have 2 microphones in the cabin with Enhanced Bluetooth. Those without that option only have one above the driver. The passenger side one is just a dummy cover.
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Just ordered a 330i for the mrs. I left out the wireless charging option because I didn't think was worth $500.
Thinking of adding it before the car goes into production.

Other than the ability to charge wirelessly, are there any advantages to having the wireless charger?
The mobile hotspot. It's one of my favorite features of the car, and I use it for my Max360c, in-car Spotify (without phone needed), and occasionally tablet or laptop connectivity. At least at time I ordered it was not available separately from wireless charging.

I get a lot of value from the wireless charging. Sometimes I'll pick up a friend and they'll ask if I have a charger, and now I just say "sure drop it in that tray". They are kind of wow'd when the little blue light comes on.

It's true that it doesn't charge as fast as a cord, but I have a cord in the center console that I take out in those rare situations I need juice faster than the wireless pad can provide. The biggest benefit is the fact that your phone doesn't drain while on it even when using lots of Carplay apps. So it serves its purpose of making life cord-free even if it doesn't do what some folks think it should.

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Thanks for the replies. I went ahead and added the wireless charging to my order. Between the convenience of no cables and the enhanced bluetooth capability, it was worth the 5 or so extra dollars a month on the payments.
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With the Wireless Charging option you also get two high-speed USB outlets (2.1A).

One is by the center console and the another is by the wireless charging pad.

Without the Wireless Charging option selected, there is only one (1.0A) USB outlet, by the center console.
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With the Wireless Charging option you also get two high-speed USB outlets (2.1A).

One is by the center console and the another is by the wireless charging pad.

Without the Wireless Charging option selected, there is only one (1.0A) USB outlet, by the center console.
I was under the impression from a pic posted here that even folks without wireless charging had a port near the cupholders?

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1658828
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With the Wireless Charging option you also get two high-speed USB outlets (2.1A).

One is by the center console and the another is by the wireless charging pad.

Without the Wireless Charging option selected, there is only one (1.0A) USB outlet, by the center console.
I was under the impression from a pic posted here that even folks without wireless charging had a port near the cupholders?

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1658828
I have a US 330i WITHOUT the wireless charging, I can confirm I have 1 usb-b port near the cup holders, one usb C in the middle compartment and 2x USB C under the climate controls in the back seats.
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Enhanced Bluetooth also gives text dictation, if you care about that.
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After coding for wireless charging the text dictation started working.
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With the Wireless Charging option you also get two high-speed USB outlets (2.1A).

One is by the center console and the another is by the wireless charging pad.

Without the Wireless Charging option selected, there is only one (1.0A) USB outlet, by the center console.
I was under the impression from a pic posted here that even folks without wireless charging had a port near the cupholders?

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1658828
I have a US 330i WITHOUT the wireless charging, I can confirm I have 1 usb-b port near the cup holders, one usb C in the middle compartment and 2x USB C under the climate controls in the back seats.
I guess I stand corrected, on the F-Series, at least, the Wireless Charging (6NW) was the only way to get the addition high-speed USB, by the cup holder. I guess that changed with the G-Series..



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With the Wireless Charging option you also get two high-speed USB outlets (2.1A).

One is by the center console and the another is by the wireless charging pad.

Without the Wireless Charging option selected, there is only one (1.0A) USB outlet, by the center console.
I was under the impression from a pic posted here that even folks without wireless charging had a port near the cupholders?

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1658828
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