Can anyone add some substance to this debate? I am torn between the two at this point. Please be as objective as possible.

The 7120 and 8120 were recalled. Never even got to power it up before we had to send them back so its hard to say

the #1 reason i didnt buy kenwood is because of past experience with crappy build quality. Their motors (for the face and such) are terrible.

Second reason is because although the garmin nav may route better, i think it looks like its a kids toy with the colors and the square buttons and such

BUT..to each his own!

Abe

You forgot that the Kenwood is faster too. The ipod connectivity is smoking