Not sure why you want an A3000 given their rarity, but hey. I have 3000s and two 3000Ts. I even have a 3000UX and a 3000 with AMAX II but I still wouldn't use any of them in pref to my 1200 or 4000. The 4000 desktop with the Picasso IV or my 4000T is what I prefer. But then I have every Amiga model and probably in excess of 30 A1200s. The A1200 is still a great machine but I mothballed all my collection other than the 1200, 4000 and my Checkmate. With those I can do pretty much anything anyway. Personally I would try to get a 4000.