I use mine when I go on trips and am not the driver. Helps out when you don't like the driver's music preference.. I have to agree about the playlists. I hooked it up to my car stereo all of once. When I realized I had to look down to control the nomad, I realized I was a severe traffic hazard.. The LCD display has crappy contrast even with the backlight, and is reeally prone to glare.