If you got the DIN space it really is a no brainer. After hacking up a mounting kit in order to get the remote display to look good in your dash, and dealing with the plain FAT32 non database driven system, you will probably regret getting the NEO. The NEO is my suggestion only if you dont have the DIN space available. If I were in your shoes and had a chance to test both units (which I have, I own both) I would spend twice the NEOs price to get the Empeg. The Empeg may not be physically sold by the manufacturer anymore, but it IS very supported by them. Dave at Sonic Blue has helped me plenty of times on things he didnt have to do. Plus you have the most knowledgable people (including the designers) right here at your disposal. If you dont like a feature on the NEO, even though it is still "supported", you will probably never see it change. SSI just doesnt provide the kind of knowledge and support that the guys here do.

It sounds like the only "real" advantage you have to getting the NEO is that if you arent happy you can take it back. I can assure you, as most people here will, that you probably won't want to take either back no matter which one you decide. Having your entire music collection available at your fingertips is just an awesome feeling.

So in conclusion (sorry to go so long) you would be wise to spend your cash on the Empeg IMO.