iPod storage (cold & hot weather)

Holeinoneboy · 12-08-2013, 07:34 AM

I know there are likely threads on the topic of displaying album art via transferring files from USB to music collection hard drive.

I find the easiest solution to my desire to have album art show is to plug an iPod into USB outlet in centre armrest storage box.

My question is this. Has anyone experienced any problems leaving iPod in vehicle in extremely cold or hot conditions? Does the unit fail?

richard in NC · 12-08-2013, 09:10 AM

I have never had a temp related issue with my iPods in the cars, kept in them year around. Since I bought my first one in '06 for an X3. I do use the Nanos which are flash memory. The Classic with a spinning drive my be a different story.
The only issues I've ever had were cable/SW related and they have been rare.

Holeinoneboy · 12-08-2013, 09:39 AM

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I live in the "frozen tundra" of Alberta. Apple does not like temperature extremes. Found this nugget of info.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2101

RhoXS · 12-08-2013, 11:13 AM

A few nights ago when I got home I left my iPhone 5 in the car on a 25 degree night. A few hours later I went to get it and it was very cold and very dead. As soon as it warmed up it came to life. I suspect the iPods behave the same and I also suspect it is due to Li battery performance at very low temps.

pegjk58 · 12-09-2013, 06:52 PM

I've had my 2014 X3 since April and thus far haven't experienced any issues with leaving the iPod in the center console. Heat/Cold haven't hurt it a bit!

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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I have never had a temp related issue with my iPods in the cars, kept in them year around. Since I bought my first one in '06 for an X3. I do use the Nanos which are flash memory. The Classic with a spinning drive my be a different story. The only issues I've ever had were cable/SW related and they have been rare. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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Holeinoneboy Private First Class 10 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	iPod storage (temperature extremities) Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I live in the "frozen tundra" of Alberta. Apple does not like temperature extremes. Found this nugget of info. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2101 __________________ 2013 X3 35i - MSport Alpine White/Black Nevada/Aluminum/Sport/Premium/Technology 2014 Q5 TDI - S Line Glacier White Sports Select / Tiptronic Technik / B & O / Black Interior / 20" 5 Arm Wheels /
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RhoXS Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2002 Z3 3.0i + 2016 X3 28i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	A few nights ago when I got home I left my iPhone 5 in the car on a 25 degree night. A few hours later I went to get it and it was very cold and very dead. As soon as it warmed up it came to life. I suspect the iPods behave the same and I also suspect it is due to Li battery performance at very low temps.
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pegjk58 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I've had my 2014 X3 since April and thus far haven't experienced any issues with leaving the iPod in the center console. Heat/Cold haven't hurt it a bit!
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