I voted 9503 because its basically the same package as the 9303 with added features. I dont spend a lot of time programming transmitters, spend much more time flying with a transmitter. The 9303 is, in my hands, one of the most comfortable to fly with ive ever used. I have a dx8, its quite nice,the rubberized sides are great, works like a champ, but not the same. Again, this is just my opinion, but most of the futaba txs dont feel as comfortable to me. Most feel too big, the 8ch seems too slick to hang on to, since i dont fly with a neckstrap. I like futaba, flew their stuff for years until i picked up a 9303. I dont have large hands, and it just seems to fit.

Face it, they can all be programmed, some have lots of nice features, pick one that feels good in YOUR hands. Ive used jr, spektrum, futaba, and hitec and had good luck with any of them. Just picked up a hitec module for my jr 9303 to try out, too. Guess i'm not too brand loyal, eh?