i have an alpine cda-7893 and in about a week i'm buying a cda-9855. I've had kenwoods (which are my 2nd choice), sony's (absolute shit), and that alpine was like day and night. Mine is about 4 or 5 years old i forget but so far the cda-9855 is my choice. I'm not real sure i like the glide touch either but i bet its easy to get used to after a week or so.

I know my alpine had like a 55 page novel for all teh stuff it did so that's why i'm staying with alpine. Just seems like more bang for what your spending. Well maybe not since alpine's are up there...but they are awesome.