I have owned and still own a lot of machines. I’ve tried several v3i machines but just too many adjustments,I was lost. Bought a vx3 and it’s really a user friendly V3i,to me anyway. I like it. I also have a mx5 which I’ll take over a vx3 or any whites..
I’ve seen this hobbie turn into a pissing match over the last 5 years, which machine outdoes what and where,etc...I look at the features of a machine and what’s important to me.. Backlight,notch, I like a trigger pinpoint,things like that..No matter what machine I use I’m gonna find stuff,I’m never getting rich or expect to be from my finds..I enjoy the hobbie and I buy what suites me best,not what’s new or gets a inch deeper...Although I do try newer tech I rarely hang onto them because most just don’t have the features I like...I’m glad to see you looking at the whites, imo get the vx3 and you’ll not get overwhelmed and still have the great high definition color screen of the v3i and lots of cool adjustments.