Yeah! Guilty as charged!
I do rip on the V83 a lot...not so much for the machine itself, just what it's perceived value is often quoted being closer to that of a V81... This is not an investment machine, but fun never the less.
It is at its best, a base value starter machine, there is nothing really special about. but I suppose it's better than a square top insofar as it's a round top embossed machine. Hey I even owned one once & but then I got therapy... I'm more of a multi-flavor vendor guy. Any machine you like is the one for you..enjoy!