I replace a Magellan map 330 gp with this Garmin unit - what a difference . I look at the Magellan color gp and choose the Garmin because of the better display and the wealth of feature . even though I be familiar with the Magellan interface , the Garmin be a snap to get use to . the navigation feature be awesome and the configurability - to make it work the way you want it to - be amazingly flexible . the display be great at night and also very readable in vary light during the day as well . the automatic switching between a daytime style and nighttime style be very cool . pro : very colorful , brightly reflective and backlit display . the navigation feature set be great , I do not expect such feature in something less than the automotive navigation gp unit . have a external antenna connector greatly improve you mount option in a vehicle -lrb- and one person even mount a antenna inside a hat , so he can track well even while the GPS be on he belt ! -rrb- the rest of the pro be too numerous to list , check out the detail at Garmin 's web site . con : somewhat expensive and proprietary mapping software . the waypoint manager software and the topo package be in dire need of update . a 5-year old California freeway be not present - bad ! I do not have the street software yet , so I can not speak to its accuracy . put the unit in and out of a mount cradle with the power plug be problematic . my old Magellan just pop in and make contact in the cradle . the Garmin method have a plug that need to be deal with each time you take it out or put it in . it be a tight fit if you have to plug in the power first and then fit it to the mount . have say all that , though , the Garmin 60c be everything that be need for my upgrade from a monochrome display gp . if you need more mapping load -lrb- i.e. ; more memory -rrb- , you 'll need to go to the 76 family , but the cost be significantly more . I rarely change map , so I find the 56mb in the 60c to be just fine . so , sorry about that , Magellan . the Garmin be a better step up . Update : I have have a chance to use the compass where I need direction when stationary and it be another excellent use for this Garmin model . I be not sure whether I should get the CS model with the compass and barometer - and I be very glad I go for it . if you do have the need for the compass , it be worth the extra buck .