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• It is a single function device
• It works out of the box
• The learning curve is typically less than three minutes
• The user interface is generally stripped down to the essentials
• Google isn't archiving my position, time, behaviors, etc.
• I pay my money, and I get the directions, without "registering" (see previous point)
• If the car can operate, electrical power is extremely likely (generally five or six nines)
• It's on the windshield and requires less than a one second glance

I like the Android because...

• I already have the hardware
• Not sure about updates, but let's hope it's better than the typical GPS website
• No clue on battery life, but it will be charged nightly as a matter of habit
• It's easy to move to a rental car (I use them more than the average guy)
• If I have to get out of the car to walk, I have some sort of guide.
• I can do a quick estimate of travel time from my desk.

I do miss the Magellan I had years ago.

I welcome ideas about this.