My 2 Cents
I have used an Alpha 4 since they first came on the market - yes, many, many moons ago.
I have bought and sold a lot of RC gear over the past 18 years and the Alpha 4 is the ONE item I will never part with. Had lots of offers. The answer is "NO!"
Besides RC, I charge lots of batteries for every day use (camera, games, flashlights, etc...). Bought bulk AAA, AA, C, and D batteries off of ebay and have saved a ton of money NOT buying one time use batteries.
Get rid of Aplha 4 - over my dead body!
IMHO it's worth the wait.
Regards,