Received the new Garmin Etrex Summit GPS for christmas. Right out of the box it was easy to use and operated easily. As soon as I put in some batteries and turned it on, it immediately began searching for sattelites. It was able to locate my position and begin operating even inside of the house. It came bundled with the 2008 topo software and Mapsource software. I love the fact that it works with ordinary AA batteries. This allows me to carry a few extra batteries in my pack for extended use without being tied to rechargeables. Compact design allows it to be easily carried in a pocket for easy access. Functionality so far has been great. I intend to get into the woods soon to map some of my favorite hunting and hiking spots.