RE: Beginning in 3D flight
Some electric suggestions are
Balsa
Extreme Flight - Extra, Yak or Edge
Precision Aerobatics - Extra 260, Katana or Addiction
Foam
Flash, Super Zoom or any of the MS Composit EPP's
Multiplex - Acromaster ot the Parkmaster which I'm not sure it's out there yet but is over here now.
The Fliton, I've looked at and considered them for a while and if I did get one would probably go for the Mini Edge but have heard quite a few comments on build quality / poor UC which has put me off.
Don't think the Mini Pulse is a 3D machine.
Personally I'd probably go for a foamie if it's a 1st 3D and probably the Acromaster as it's one of the toughest and will handle the most wind so can be an everyday flier although a number of people including myself seem to be suffering some motor mount vibration which can drive you nuts but think it's down to how well you glue the nose of the plane together on the build ansd the same with the motor mount as some don't suffer it at all, its' the one niggle on an otherwise excellent product.