Regarding the subscription, TomTom is one of the very few I've ever seen that a monthly subscription is the same, or in TomTom's case ever so slightly less, than a yearly commitment. Monthly $9.95, or yearly $119.95, which turns out to be a teeny bit more than the equivalent monthly charge. Since there is no benefit to a yearly subscription, and a potential downside if you decide after a few months that the service isn't for you, I recommend a month to month renewal if you decide to sign up after your free trial.