I have a V3, after I worn-out a screw, I had to rip the inner screw upart. (Not that one screw on the outside, the littler ones on the inside.. I tried to un-debug it. It was driving me crazy!) Were can you buy big screws for the outside of a music star, and a little for a V3. :furawatchi...
I like my v3 better, mainly because it has soft buttons. I like my 4.5 alot though. (Sorry I forgot 99.5 of your questions... )
I read the qustions again
1. Answered
2. Ultra Violetchi (I'm a violetchi fan.)
3. No, it's perfect, except it needs softer buttons. (I don't know why I think...
I got my V3 when I was 5 or 6 or 7. I don't remember much, BUT for some aparent reason I DO remember bouncing and yelling yay. After learning I could not rip the package with my fingers I turn it on. The egg bounced for what seemed like 10 years and I started crying "It's not working!" My mom...
Ah, yeah. I thought my V3 (like you I love it), was going to explode because it kept ticking. I was desperate, and so opened I went. But I did not go that deep... :) :D :huh: