I think the best reason (already presented) for CVI is that you have a C background.
As cool as LV is, you need to get used to the new wiring 'dogma'. Look at the 'Local variable' thread here on breakpoint to avoid mistakes when using LV with a C background. Post code in the LV forum and be prepared to be attack harsh by some of us (we try not to do, but it happens). We are very nice and helpful persons, but we are pedantic when it goes about coding style.
If I remember correctly, there was a blog by Bob Harburger (?) who presented a CVI perspective on LV. You really might be intersted to get a CVI voice. If I remember correctly (again) he once voiced something like 'sect' (much politer) about the LV community. We all think it's superiour, we preach it, and you are either doing good code or the C-guy's mistakes. You should be able to google his blog.
You can try it using an eval version with a small project and post frequently to the forum and ask for criticism of your code.
On the very big pro side, if you want to learn LV, are open to the data flow paradigm: nothing will stop your coding if you combine it with the power of your C experience (if you need to write wrappers, interface hardware very low level....).
It would be a benefit for you if you have a background in EE, uml or anything else that likes to draw pictures instead of writing text. But be open minded is enough.
I tried to show you the con's of LV as good as I can. So join the 'sect'.
Felix
