yeah, i'd pick up a v3 in a second if i had the cash. the only downfall with the v3 would be that it'd be just as hard to stealth as my UA-5.
i'd like to get a v3 sooner or later, but at the second i still tape a few stealth shows on occasion and i don't have the money for two setups, so i'm kind of stuck with one or the other. however, if i could get a v3 for the right price, i'd grab it in a heartbeat.
edit: also, with talk of the mic2496 i've been looking at ipaqs and it looks like i could pick a nice one up for around 500 and it'd be capable of other things besides recording. so i may be considering that option, especially considering that the price of compact flash is dropping quickly. but i have no money at the second and i'm open to any and all suggestions.