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      06-01-2012, 02:44 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by ReturnZero
Does anyone know what the specific difference is between using the cradle and the standard USB cable? Does the cradle "use up" - or otherwise plug in to the USB port?

I was thinking of using a normal iPod (80GB Classic) in the USB, and connecting my phone via Bluetooth. Is there any advantage to getting the cradle on top of what I'm already thinking of doing?
According to BMW the cradle increases the iPhone's reception. It also gives you access to Apple's user interface when listening to music through the nav screen.
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