Feature:
Phenomenal number of modelled amps and stomp boxes. Again, the synths of of little use except as noise makers and the lack of an intelligent (diatonic) harmonizer is bothersome. What is really cool is the number of wah pedals modelled, as they all really sound and respond differently.

Quality:
I have now owned 4 Line 6 products and have only had trouble with the Flextone 2 in 2001 (had to return 2 of them due to total failure) and the standard floorboard was poorly made and caused problems (It seemed to use clear easily bendable plastic strips through photo sensors to gauge pedal position- not good). I have had no problems with my X3 Live so far. Based on my recent experience with Line 6 I don't expect any problems. I have heard from the sales guys at Guitar Center that there are still some quality issues with the extension floorboards.

Value:
Considering what you get for the price (an amazing number of really usable sounds) its a very good deal.

Sound:
The sounds in the X3 Live are much more open and natural than any previous POD (I've had a POD 2.0, Flextone 2 and an XT Live). While the XT Live excelled at full gain distortion tones, the X3 Live does that even better but also does the mid and low gain sounds really nicely. Much less compression than in previous models and very good dynamics. The "digital fizz" issue, which was a point of criticism on all modelers is no longer an issue. It does the stomp box effects very well too, but falls short in the guitar synth type patches. Line 6 should either devote more time to these or remove them as they are unimpressive. Also, a good intelligent harmonizer would be really welcome as I'm sure the hardware is capable of it.

Ease of Use:
Line 6 really outdid themselves on this one. Couldn't be any easier to get to even the deepest levels of editing. The larger LCD display and the 4 way cursor control is the key here. However, I don't like having to double click to edit. I couldn't stand double clicking on a pc and don't like it here. however giving multiple functions to the buttons does keep the interface pretty neat and clean.

Support:
No tech issues thus far, so no need to contact line 6. The firmware update to version 1.02 via the USB 2.0 connection went through with no problem.

Overall:
I've been very pleased with my purchase. There are days when I just can't wait to play due to the sound (and number of available sounds) I'm getting from this thing. Sure, if I was wealthy I would have a large soundproofed practice room with 100 grand in pedals and amps of every kind. But, since I don't have that kind of money (yet) I'm happy to dial up my fantasy sounds with the X3. The real test for me is can I close my eyes and just be taken away while I'm playing and the answer for me with regard to playing the X3 is yes. Some of it's sounds have inspired me to play things I would not have played without it.

Feature:
Every sort of in and out you could imagine, and easily one of the most feature-laden things on the market today. Unfortunately, I wish one "feature" it had was durability. Without it being reliable and road-worthy, which I don't think it is, it would be untenable for me to think about actually using it live. This thing seems fragile to me.

Quality:
I'm going to keep mine here at my home studio, and try not to step on it too hard. I know a lot of folks have suffered from glitches, broken switches, etc. but I think I got lucky.

Value:
It is an awesome product. Very powerful, with very tough and muscular amp sounds. I wish it was in a sturdier casing, like the XT Live (or my old Korg, for that matter). As aforementioned, I wouldn't use this live.

Desirability:
The amp modeling is the best around today. Amazingly real.

Sound:
Sounds really great. One of the hardest things to figure our about this thing ia the input/ouput scheme, but once you balance it out it sounds amazing. I'm upgrading from a Korg Toneworks AX1000G, which has really awesome sounds, but the X3 Live sounds better and does so much more. I use it hooked into my home recording set-up (mixer, compressor, BBE, power amp, studio monitors) and it sounds phenomenal. Not fizzy at all, and the models have such realism that it makes me keep playing for hours on end. The bass models are pretty good, as well, and the vocal signal chain modeling is really good. It took me a good two weeks to really be able to suss it out and start dialing in awesome tones; it is a pretty steep learning curve, but it's worth it. Once you nail it, it's quicker and easier to use and you'll have your user presets filled up with all sorts of wicked tones.

Ease of Use:
Steep learning curve. Not to be purchased in hopes of using it that night for a show, to be sure. Or even that week. However, once everything clicks and you get it, the tone is simply amazing and you start moving much faster on it.

Support:
Haven't had to deal with yet (fingers crossed)...

Overall:
Only real gripe is the build quality.

Feature:
Needs intel pitch shifting and a much better whammy model.

Quality:
I've not had any issues at all.

Value:
Again, once you unlock the potential its amazing. Much superior to the POD XT.

Desirability:
Looks good -- display is easy to read. Hard plastic casing doesn't bother me a bit.

Sound:
Don't rely on stock patches -- they are a bit thin, even with the dual chain. Go to the Line 6 forums and search for "bundles" -- download some and you'll see the true potential of this unit. Better than anything, and I mean anything else out there, especially for the cash.

Ease of Use:
Really pretty easy. I don't know why I'm seeing so many people say this thing is difficult to program. I know some musicians are "technically challenged" but really, this things as easy to use as anything else.

Support:
Online support is pretty good. I've never had to deal directly with tech support.

Overall:
I am much happier than I was with my XT Live. Also sounds much more "real" than the Boss stuff (even the GT-10).

Feature:
Dual guitar inputs - totally rocks! Each with separate effect lines. Awesome!

Quality:
Made excellently well! You could throw it from a moving train and it will sing all the way!

Value:
Couldn't believe I got it cheaper than XT Live. $60 savings!

Desirability:
It's hot rock sexy, I would take it on a date anywhere. My girlfriend has to wait in line 6! hahaha

Sound:
What a great improvement over the XT Live! You may not even need to use a 'fizz' remover.

Ease of Use:
Display is a little larger that XT Live - Deep editing takes a little getting used to.

Support:
USB, Online, E-mail, Call Centre, Software Updates - Excellent!

Overall:
Until the perfect flawless tone god lands on my doorstep... the POD X3 will do just fine!

Feature:
Good set of features

Quality:
It does seem a bit cheaply built and not sure how it would hold up over the abuse of travel and gigs would give it. I had read that there were some volume issues with patch changing. When tweaking sounds I experienced a no volume issue and it wasn't resolved until I turned the unit on and off. I can't afford for this to happen LIVE.

Value:
So far it hasn't been worth the money spent on it because of the volume dropout issue I've experienced. I'm going to return it.

Desirability:
It's a good unit when it's working correctly and you have tweaked the sounds yourself. The stock sounds are not very usable. You have to spend time with it.

Sound:
Stock sounds are not very good. You gotta spend time tweaking

Ease of Use:
This unit is quite complicated

Support:
Well, I can't rate support yet. They haven't yet returned my call, so it is not going to be very high.

Overall:
Unfortunately, I can't afford to have a unit like this fail in a live situation, so I'm returning it. Because of that I rated it lower than I would have liked to.

Feature:
it's got everything i'll ever need, it's rugged enough for my live shows as I haul stuff carefully and don't monkey things around and drop them. I like the dual rig feature. and it is easy to tweak.

Quality:
It's well made, unlike some reviews i've read have said, it has not yet crapped out on me. and i've been using it almost constantly. I would keep a back-up just in case, but i'm a paranoid person like that. I do use this at gigs, and it works great. it holds up. I don't grind the f**k out of my pedals when I turn them on, I take as rough of a touch as necessary, and on this, that's not a lot. and the wah pedal holds up amazingly. I expect this thing to last quite a few years. I would have made it entirely metal. but hey, it's great, it works, it's road-worthy for me so I can't complain.

Value:
for it's price it could be a bit more rugged, the XT live was more ruggedly built I think. but like i said, i'm not a monster on my gear, I use it properly and don't abuse it. I think it was definitely worth the price though.

Desirability:
honestly, I do like how it looks, but I got it because it was supposed to do wonders for my recorded tone(as i'm by no means wealthy enough to get all these amps and effects for real. lol) and it did exactly what i was meant to do.

Sound:
It sounds killer, that said, you can't use the mesa recto models and make them sound exactly like a real recto, but they're very close. this does everything I need it to and I play a wide variety of music, from jazz to death metal hitting most everything in between. I think it sounds great for recording situations or live use. I think is sucks terribly with my practice amp( a peavey blazer 158) but what did I expect? it's a solid state 15 watt practice amp with an 8" speaker, it still sounds better than the amp on it's own though so I still plug it in. there SHOULD be a low pass filter built in.... because when recording I have to use the low pass in my DAW set around 12KHz to cut down the fizz to minimal levels. I recorded my first clip with it within 5 minutes of finishing making my patches for it, and it is the tone that I use for my original music. and it took me 15 minutes to create my user 18 A-D settings. so like I will get to later, it's very easy to use.(well, i'll get to that part)

Ease of Use:
If you're technologically minded, like me, it is very easy, and the manual will tell you what you need to know if you don't know how to work it. it's not rocket science. I am an audio/recording engineer and this is very easy for me to use and get great sounds out of. Line6 is great when it comes to ease of use. I had more trouble with the BOSS GT-10 unit I used for a few recording sessions(not to mention the tones on the pod blow the gt-10 out of the water)

Support:
i've upgraded the firmware, did that when I first got it. but I haven't needed any other service. but on other products i've experienced great support they get a 10 in my opinion.

Overall:
I say 9 because it's everything I expected it to be, but it could have been made out of all metal for a more secure feeling when taking it on the road. but if it was lost or stolen, I would definitely buy another. i'm hoping in the future they make one with a low pass filter feature

Feature:
The wah/ vol pedal is great and the knobs are durable

Quality:
Its tour frendly

Value:
Its def worth the price

Desirability:
Its HOT but my tone light goes out

Sound:
Sounds awesome once you figure out its like running a pedal board

Ease of Use:
I figured it out on Youtube

Support:
never used it

Overall:
It lasts a while and sounds great

Feature:
The dual amp at one time feature is amazing! that alone is worth the extra $100. It is so useful when you want the same sound but maybe a little louder or with different settings. Also the knobs on the display are a lot nicer then having to change them through setings like the XT

Quality:
The top is overall sold but the bottm is plastic which wasn't very good on pod's part.

Value:
This was totally worth the exta money!

Desirability:
If i could go back in time and get it again, i would.

Sound:
Over all the sound is good. It got better than the XT. The factory prsets aren't the best but when you take time and dial it it, you get some sweet sounds. This is great sound for on stage! I run mine through my Fender Hotrod.

Ease of Use:
If you are a preveious pod owner then it will not be that much of a change. The editing and stuff is really in depth so if you are the kinda guy that sits down for awhile to get a nice sound then this is good for you. If you dont own another pod then playing with this will be dificult to get use to. Once you get the hang of it, its fine.

Support:
Haven't needed much but so far its perfect.

Overall:
It rocks!

Feature:
No it comes with nothing. No editor to adjust presets from the computer. using the display menu is a drag. Bad on you line 6. Lets get rid of re-amp? What were they thinking?

Quality:
Ordered my first one. It was dead. Ordered a replacement. It crapped out. Play and move switches for preset changes, it cut out. The top of this thing is not TANK Like my original XT live. That one was built very good. This new one is cheap. Plastic and feels like a toy. My other XT Live is heavier. It STILL works so I am keeping it instead. The X3 live did not work after 2 tries on 2 units. I could not trust it on any stage.

Value:
Working one may get some fun. All they did was make a Boss GT8 version of the XT original. They failed.

Desirability:
Look at them and ask yourself. Is the original put together better than the replacement? No way. Original is metal and durable. New X3 is not near the quality of the Xt live original.

Sound:
Do you have POD XT 2.0 or XT Live it's the same sound. I was really disappointed. Expected more from Line 6 ads. Surprised to receive mine and have it die on me after an hour. It's still fizzy on high gain. They did not fix that beee box sound.

Ease of Use:
Not easy. Some say its the next thing to sliced bread but its burnt toast. Some added features would be good like the XLR outputs finally.

Support:
Line 6 has no response besides saying they will fix these if they come in. They will not change the plastic bottom or fix the flimsy switches.

Overall:
Dissatisfied. I got my money back and will not buy another one of these.

Feature:
Can't use it. Mine froze in tuner mode. Then it dies and locks when I turn amp knobs. Dloaded firmware upgrade. No fix :(

Quality:
See above. I have to add. I am not the only one. Go to line 6 website and look how many neg reports on this thing. Bug here, this is buggy, this don't work, mine goes dead. Pick a topic. It's there. I know they want to fix this with a firmare. These things are jacked chinese crap!!!

Value:
500 bucks for 2 pocket pods is stupid

Desirability:
Thought it was like the POD Xt Live. Switches are NOT heavy duty. Knobs and display cover are realy cheap. Now add the BIG PLASTIC bottom. I don't know what I paid $500 for???? Plastic? No editor? Freezes up?

Sound:
It sounds like POD, pocket pod, pod 2.0. Nothing new. Jokers think 2 pods in 2 ears hides the pizzzyy sound. wake up. I have other pods and thought this was better. IT IS NOT.

Ease of Use:
See above

Support:
Their trying to fix things. I couldn't wait longer. Supporting means you DO NOT sell a product incomplete. The editor is not coming until FEB 08???? What is up with that? You can't edit it easy without one!

Overall:
Don't waste your dollars. BUY A POD XT LIVE or POD XT if you want one this bad. Buy the model packs, they're cheap now. DON't buy this cheap put together in a week POJ version. Reliability WILL be an issue if you do.