Since you have a real A3000, use that (at least you're not limited to your C= monitor). A SCSI harddrive should not be difficult to locate and you won't really need a huge one either so that should keep your costs down. Minimally, learn how to format the HD, and install Workbench. Most programs have an installer program included, or with games, use WHDload which cuts down on your frustration with copy protection, and that isn't very hard at all. Emulation can get you the top-of-the-line Amiga experience, but nothing beats using the real stuff, especially if you have it, and it works!