a step up from we previous Nuvi , this Garmin get it right again . we have love we Garmin and loan it out to family member for they trip , and they all say the same . Garmin have a great product , and with `` Lifetime Maps and Traffic '' with this model , we have a unit that will last we for many , many year . download all of the stuff do take a while , but I have already expect that - so it be no surprise . Worth the wait in my opinion not to have to pull over and look through a map or trust someone els `` turn leave by the big brown house '' direction . thanks Garmin !!!