same here. just got it. i haven't even used my dx3e yet. not trying to have any issues with it. Anyway i've thought about buying one of the flysky cheap systems just to have around as a backup or whatever. I've read tons of reviews and most of them seem to be really positive. i wonder if all the flysky hate really is an issue of brand loyalty and people justifying spending $$$ compared to the cheaper radios. kinda like the whole HPI baja/ king motors clone debate.

In the beginning I thought this thread was gonna turn out like the Trackstar 150A ESC thread! Bunch of fighting, talking shi*, etc. Were all adults here. Were all here to help one another, trade stuff, pass along good finds and so on... And just like I said in the Trackstar thread... "If you can't afford the good stuff then buy the budget stuff. If you can buy the good stuff then buy it. If you have the money but are budget minded then buy the cheap stuff. Does it really matter! I like to support my local hobby shop and I do buy there. ALOT! It does cost me about 150-200% more than online, but I like them there. Im a firm believer in supporting my local buisnesses. But Im poor, so I need to buy cheap stuff to! Just becouse I dont have $200 for a radio doesnt mean I should let the hobby go all together! I love the hobby! It honestly saved my life. A story for another time and place. But I run Traxxas link in a few trucks. I bought it from my LHS. I also run a Flysky that I bought from Hobbypartz outta Cali.. I run mostly Turnigy packs from Hobbyking. I could never afford $100 for a lipo, but I will never leave the hobby. We eat just fine here. But I also have a few Hyperion that got used here. So, to sum it up... I buy online from Chinese and American shops. I shop at my local hobbyshops regularly. It just depends on what I need and what I have to spend.
Now, as for the FlySky radios. There great radios. Not the best or even close! But great basic 2.4 radios for there minimal cost. It get much better reception than my Losi/Spektrum RTR 2.4 radio! I have a AE XP3 SS, TRX Link and Losi 2.4 radios and the Flyshy doesnt interfear with them. It doesnt bother my buddies HPI stock 2.4.
But let be nice guys! Were all here to help one another.

And for the range....I had my truck so far away I couldnt bearly see it. No issues with the range in mine!

http://www.bigsquidrc.com/2-4-ghz-ra...tter-shootout/

My 2y/old has a cheapy 2.4ghz on his Tamiya Holiday Buggy, he's thrown the transmitter, dropped it, kicked it etc and it's solid as a rock, never missed a beat.

My $300 Futaba 4PL which is babied, always stored in a padded case and looked after well has to go in for warranty repair today.