I spent a couple months contemplating electric vs. glow. That doesn't make me an expert. I started off flying an aerobird challenger (3 channel park flyer for a couple months). I eventually focused my time (and money) on a .40 sized aerobatic trainer.
Now that I have been flying to for a couple months, I think I can say that you might be really bored with small park flyers. If you would like to get some ideas about how much you can do with electrics, check out ( http://www.gregcovey.com/electric_conversions.htm ) Greg has written a couple reviews (e.g Hangar 9 Corsair, and Lanier Razor 3D for example). He does the glow to electric conversions that are top of the line (in both cost and performance).
Another suggestion I would make to an experienced pilot would be the hobby lobby Bonnie 20 ( http://www.hobby-lobby.com/bonnie.htm http://www.masportaviator.com/ah.asp?CatID=1&ID=39 http://www.masportaviator.com/ah.asp?CatID=2&ID=43 ). Mostly because you can setup a well peforming airframe for under $1000. I am contemplating a Bonnie at the moment. Excluding the Transmitter and reciever, a nice setup with a serious lithium battery (3S2P) is just over $900.

ARF Kit $159
3 HS-81 Servos $54
1 HS-422 Servo $13
Spinner Adapter $18
Props/bolts/etc. $25

AXI 2820/10 $116
JETI Advance 40 $109
3S2P Lithium Battery $175
Motor Mount $25

Triton Charger $130
Astro Flight Whatt-meter $60
Power Supply $25

That includes a new charger and a Astro Flight Whatt-meter (an essential tool I am told).
Good luck.