The computer geek in me is screaming 'Get one with a computer!!!!' 8^)

I am leaning toward getting a Futaba currently for the following reasons:
- Lots of people use this brand, so peer support for problem solving should be readily available.
- The Futaba website has lots of information on their products, and FAQs that seemed fairly complete.
- They seem to have a good variety of systems (from basic to outrageously expensive), and as a result I think I could safely say that there is a Futaba for any aircraft I could ever want.

Since my budget is more a self-imposed limit than a lack of money (certainly not rich, but not a starving student any more either), I am seriously considering the Futaba 6XAS. Of course for another $30 I can get the 6XAPS. I am sure after that there is something else for 'only another $??' after that, but it has to stop sometime. I suspect this radio would handle anything I could want to fly for several years.

Is PCM worth it? I understand a PCM Tx will work with both PCM and FM Rx? I understand that PCM offers some failsafe options when used with a PCM Rx, seems like a good feature for $30, but how much more do PCM Rx cost vs FM Rx?

Thanks for all the info, please keep it coming.