Del,whatever issues,if any, you encounter with whichever V model you went with,you can be assured Whites will make it right.The upgrade the V3i has,isnt a resolvement of issues,its just some different features from the original V.I have had one issue and can honestly say that Whites has dealt with it and had it resolved faster than any consumer product company Ive ever dealt with.I have had the V3 humming right along.

V3 in the Park 4-13-10
V3 in the Park Part II 4-13-10
First Barber with the V3 4-18-10