I have to say that I enjoy the 3000 better than the 1000. The 3000 is much lighter and more comfortable for me. Screen is brighter and it seems faster with loading time. I would not go back to my 1000.
I could replace the screen on the 1000 and clear up the missing pixels but I would have missed out on this awesome 3000. It is Monster Hunter after all.
Whatever floats your boat. I'm not trying to tell you what to do or like.
It was just my opinion. The 3000 feels really cheap and flimsy to me. I'm also not a big fan of monster hunter. It is was to repetitious to me with a boring storyline and crappy controls.
But like I said. My opinion. If you're happy, that's all that matters! I'm glad you got an awesome pickup!