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I went through this about 6 weeks ago, I had an neq6 and was thinking that it was time for something new. I considered the neq6-r, the azeq6 and the cgx, and ended up with a cgx. I figured that if Im feeling like visual I'd use my manual altaz mount or dob, and the neq6-r was just a refresh of an old (albeit tried and tested) design. What lured me towards the cgx was that it was a "forward thinking" design. Things like the new approach to the alt az bolts, how the head didn't move (where the cables plug in), spring loaded worms, impressive guiding results from others, etc.
They are currently activly developing their CPWI software (you can be a part of their beta testing on teamcelestron.com), and the devs are very responsive to feedback. I had a few issues with it(expected with a beta that is being re released every month or so), so ended up going with plugging through the handset and using the celestron ascom driver, which is easy to use and is rock solid. I find the gotos with the cgx far more accurate than the neq6, and it has a lot more load capacity for not a great increase in mount weight.
Last thing to note - it's rediculous that it took this long for the manufacturers to realise that carry handles are both a simple addition and a huge quality of life improvement. Both the cgx and neq6-r have these, so more just a comment rather than comparison. Eq mounts are awkward to carry.
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