I still think the blade 400 is over rated. If you're looking for something the local hobby store has and supports then it's a good choice but if you read the posts in the eflite forums not many like the stock servos (i've had those before and they do suck), many are replacing those as well and the gyro. I think if you want a good flying heli you need better servos (like the 3114) and a better gyro (like a telebee, gy240 or logictec 2100t) so regardless of belt cp or blade 400 you've got extra costs.

The system chosen lets you upgrade the radio and the servos at a great combo price, now I'd look at a better gyro.