I have a older model Garmin Nuvi , buy four year ago . instead of pay for a map update , I opt to purchase a newer model -- and I be so glad I do ! I check Consumer Reports , which rank this Nuvi 1350LMT as top in its class . and with good reason ! it have a bigger screen and more option than the original model -- include traffic alert , speak street name , lane assist , a alert when I be exceed the speed limit and many more ! I have always love the ease of use of the Garmin , and this be no exception . the touch screen be not quite as responsive as my original one . you have to press down a lot harder to type in state , street name , etc. . but it be otherwise easy to operate and I love the additional feature -- most important among they be the lifetime map and traffic update . give all the construction project in and around my area , I be sick of the old Garmin tell I I be drive through water or over vacant field . now , I 'll always stay on track . the only thing I would have like be a feature my neighbor 's GPS have -lrb- not sure which brand -rrb- which even tell you the name of body of water that you be drive past . but otherwise , this be a incredible value and incredibly useful tool for any motorist ! -lrb- I actually would have spend the extra $ 50 for the bluetooth version , but the Garmin website say it be not compatible with my iPhone . too bad ! -rrb-