This GPS is dream to use.  You need to play around with it at first to learn how to best access the components that you plan to use.  I suggest using it around your neighbor at first - that way you know where everything is located and can focus on using the machine.  Then, you can use it to travel anywhere in the US.  Various options include the ability to determine route via fastest/shortest distance, avoid toll roads/interstates, detour options.  It has a favorites address list as well as recently found address list.  It has the capablity of locating restaurants by type (ie american, italian,...