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I bought this to replace the 2136T-LM Magellan RoadMate I'd used for several years. I like the simple display and the traffic indicator--very useful. The two models are very similar but with some noticeable differences. The display is the same, having a traffic indicator, volume control and a short cut to display points of interests for upcoming highway exits. The menus look identical and use the same process for creating a route. Both units allow for multiple destinations and will optimize the route for you. The noticeable differences: this unit offers Bluetooth (which I haven't tried since I already have a Bluetooth in my car) and it does NOT have a speed limit indicator (I do miss this and I think it affects the route planning--more on that below). The on-screen buttons are very responsive and easy to use (the 2136T-LM was a bit of a problem in this area). However, this unit is VERY slow when it comes to looking up points of interest (much slower than the 2136T-LM, which I find surprising). I'm not quite sure what the issue is but it takes a long time for the unit to display the results of your search and there tends to be a long pause after you select the one you want. Additionally, I think the route planning could use a lot of work on this. Personally, I think its because it's missing the speed limit indicator. I noticed with the 2136T-LM, it would consistently give me the fastest route (except if it was an area that had a lot of traffic lights--it didn't account for those); however, with this model, it seems to be lacking greatly in this area. I have checked the settings and I do have it set to the fastest route but the routes it plans for me are vastly different than the 2136T-LM model and take longer. Long story short, it will definitely get you where you want to go and it is a good unit to consider if you want the Bluetooth option. However, if you are not in need of the Bluetooth, I would go with a model that has the speed limit indicator because I think the routes are much better.Read full review