We bought the regular ol' Earthmate as an "upgrade" a couple of years ago. I hate it. The user interface is NOT easy to get used to.

I have been using the Garmins for years and love them - so maybe I'm biased...

However, I am a computer programmer - mainly web work - and I can't figure out how to use the Earthmate more than half the time...

This is just my opinion! your milage may vary.

Heather