I have be a long time user of a older model Nuvi and instead of update the map , I decide it be time for a new one and I be so glad I do . I do my research and try to narrow it down to the one I want and decide on this one . I absolutely love that it have lifetime FREE map and traffic . that be the decide factor because I 'll never have to worry about it be out of date , have the wrong road -lrb- if they have change -rrb- , or actually not have new road or development . so that be the reasoning behind I get this -lrb- also be a very satisfied former owner of one , I would never change to another company for navigation -rrb- . now we 'll get to the good stuff ... actually own and use it . I do not think I could be much more impressed with this one over the last one I have because the last one I have be the absolute highest top of the line one they have and always work very well -lrb- but just be out of date -rrb- . but this thing somehow blow that one away believe it or not . they have add so many helpful feature and have really make the user experience near flawless . the lane assist be great ! I love how the screen movement be much more accurate and smoother . I also find it amazing in term of how fast it know where I be after be off for a while and then start it up in a totally different place . some people I know who own very cheap GPS 's always complain they take forever to locate where they be so they can start that navigation process . but this thing , so far , have be incredible and almost within seconds locate the satellite which get I on my way much faster than lower end one . also , my previous version do not have a screen quite this big and the inch difference make a huge difference to be honest . it be so easy to read and view while drive . for those of you who might be consider this as you first gp device I must say ... GO for it ! you will absolutely love Garmin ... they be truly the best at what they do . this unit feature read out direction that prompt you at just the perfect time -lrb- not too early and not too late -rrb- and then remind you again as it get a little closer . the readout of even some of the oddest street name be often very good -lrb- or very funny if that , but you still know what it be say -rrb- . it also have a lot of great other feature that be perfect for road trip or even just a weekend joy ride . the point of interest on this unit be incredible as well . that be the one little complaint I have about the older version ... it do not do a great job of find POI 's that be not somewhat close to where I currently be . but this one will find they almost no matter where they be and it do it much quicker than I would think . so that be a major plus as well . since I usually only use my unit when I be go to -lrb- or drive home from -rrb- place that I be not familiar with , I do not use it for daily driving and have not have a chance to experience the traffic update . from what I have read and hear from other who own a garmin with traffic update , it be pretty good at reroute you around the traffic , but I can not vouch for that personally as I have not use it in that scenario yet . the only place I usually hit traffic be go to or come home from work and I do not use the unit at those time since I know probably 10 different way to get home and they be all clog with traffic . but I have hear they work pretty well for that and will update this at some point if I have a positive or negative thing to say about the traffic feature . I hope I have hit the topic you may have be wonder about if you be read review . I can not say that I use this to the fullest extent base on all the amazing feature it have , because like I have mention , I do not use it on a regular basis . but I will say the 10 or so time I have use it in the last month after receive it , I have be super impressed and love it . it be just so great to know that I 'll never be lose or have any issue find my way . it be a great feeling to know that and Garmin have be my trust and rely upon choice for over 7 year now . I would highly recommend Garmin to anyone , and more speicifically this unit .