Mine is the Hammerhead 3 also.  What I really like is being able to reef back the fly on non-rainy nights and have nothing but mesh between me and the stars overhead.  If it starts to rain, it's quick and easy to reset the fly to fully cover the tent.  It's been bomb-proof in wind and rain and it has plenty of room to sit up.  2 vestibules when covered by the fly are perfect to keep boots and pack dry but outside of the tent.

It's over your price range but makes a really nice Christmas gift suggestion...even if you only get gift certificates to a store which carries it to help bring the cost down below your price ceiling.  ;)