Hey thanks for the replies, guys.

I ended up with the full setup... called in a favor to the hobby shop I used to manage, and got a real good deal on stuff...

Ended up with the 450SE, Dx7, HS-65's, 401/digital, eXtreme lipo's... the works...

I have flown the 450's, and while it didnt feel as stable as my old larger gas whirlybirds, it wasnt too much to handle.... Im just glad to be flying again. I'll save my more adventurous moves for the sim. haha!

Lipo's are however new to me.. I'll have to read up on them.. head and seen horror stories about blowing them up (when I raced RC Cars)

Thanks again, im sure I'll be around asking for setup advice.