For a number of year I have played with different GPS units, looking for the next better one, but found the 196 worked the best - but not greatest. Color looks good till the sun shines on it then it seems to wash out and harder to view - even worst if you have an angle view. I went to the big King AV8OR Ace, which is touch screen, and that was horrid - sent it right back to the dealer and ended up with the Garmin 695 and 430 WAAS. Now I'm a happy chappy!