Clarion N.I.C.E. 430

Pros: Easy install, instant car to car installation, only unit that handles pictures and MP3/WMA music

Cons: Nice to have a mounting bracket to install permanently in the car.

The Bottom Line: I have looked at all the competitors, and for the money, there is no other option!

Review: I bought a NICE for my car because I wanted something that wouldn't ruin the look of the car or damage the wiring. A bunch of Kenwood and Pioneer dealers tried to convince me to get one of those systems, but they are way more money. These competing ...

Pros: Great detailed maps, all the bells and whistles. Auto zooming is great

Cons: Takes time to figure everything out, not a plug and play.

The Bottom Line: When searching for a unit, keep your mind on what it is all about. Good quality and fast mapping.

Review: After trying several units, (Magellan Garmin and Clarion)I found they all have there selling features. Magellan was a nice unit with great POI and fast mapping, easy to play with when in the driving seat (not the safest but we all know we do) and does ...

Pros: Unit works very well, Very easy to operate potable for one or more cars.

Cons: Difficult to install in Acura TSX, Unknown how to load MP3's/Map data.

The Bottom Line: I feel the N.I.C.E. unit is a little over priced at $1,300 but for what it does, theres nothing else on the market that can touch it, yet.

Review: The Clarion N.I.C.E. is a great way to enable your car to have a first rate Navigatonal/video/audio setup. As far as I can see, N.I.C.E. works flawlessly for a first generation all-in-one portable Navi unit. The 7" touch screen was superbly designed for ...

Pros: fast connection to satellites, large screen

Cons: no updates for maps, software is hard to navigate

The Bottom Line: Avoid this if you want the latest updated maps. My suggestion: find a GPS that offers online updates to the map software.

Review: I've had this unit for a few months now and had time to use it on a few trips. The navigation software doesn't have the most up to date maps on it and unfortunately Clarion does not list anything about updates to download on any part of their site, ...

Pros: Nice 7 inch display, easy to use

Cons: Mount is a pain to take off because of the screws. Very poor quality, fragile.

The Bottom Line: In conclusion be cautious about what exactly you are looking for, make sure you can send it back if it is defective.

Review: If your going to get technical and take full advantage of this units many options (the back up camera, satellite radio, mp3, gps etc..) and hoping that its going to work perfectly the whole time without breaking, then it is worth it. but don't let all ...

Pros: Big Screen, MP3 files

Cons: Slow, No updates, Terrible customer service

The Bottom Line: Avoid Avoid Avoid...Go with Garmin

Review: I bought and had a Clarion NICE mounted to my Dash (CA does not allow suction cup mounting) about a year and a half ago, at an authorized retailer, and for the first few months it worked well. I had the MP3 output hardwired into my AUX port on my car ...

Pros: Works on roads that haven't changed in last four years

Cons: Doesn't work on roads that have changed within last four years

The Bottom Line: Don't buy.

Review: I purchased mine in August '05 and have only used it for Navigation so I can't comment on the other features. I live in the DC/Northern VA area where there has been a lot of construction especially that involving changes to major highways. This is ...