I can't speak to the Pioneer, but I really like my 9960. Does what I ask it to do. I mostly listen to my iPod (160GB) and I've got the steering wheel controls set up so changing tracks is pretty quick. I've never timed it, but I think it changed quicker that using the touchscreen.
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