03-18-2020, 10:53 AM | #1 |
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Wireless charging option
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? |
03-18-2020, 08:43 PM | #2 | |
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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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03-18-2020, 09:32 PM | #3 |
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Lots of ppl experience issues w these, I'd suggest doing some research before adding
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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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03-22-2020, 03:03 PM | #7 |
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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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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. Last edited by TheRetroGuy; 03-22-2020 at 03:16 PM.. |
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03-23-2020, 12:05 PM | #9 |
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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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03-24-2020, 07:44 PM | #10 |
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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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After coding for wireless charging the text dictation started working.
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