I use it, thanks!

Same here, really handy to take an article for offline reading.

That’s your choice as a consumer.

You can pay a one time fee for Maps+.

If it’s not viable for you, that’s a you problem.

If only there was some alternative like paying for the software you use 🙄

It’s not locked, build it yourself or download the apk from fdroid. If that is too complicated for you (or anyone else), maybe pay for the service being provided then?

I’ve driven a lot in the US (around a dozen different states) and Europe (most of the western continent), they are way further back in the US. As far as I can tell, this is because visibility in junctions is generally much better in the US. Also, the lack of roundabouts is frustrating, but right on red is awesome.

A surface pro gets 3-4 hours in my experience.

I like looking out of them.