No more nitro messy oily dirty planes for me. I have 3 gas powered planes (and a 1/4 scale DVIII almost done) and also electrics that range from a Wingo to a 1/4 scale RV. A 5000ma X 6 zippy costs less than $100. I enjoy both (gas and electric). I also have a 40 size electric Telemaster I use a lot. Batteries, controlers and motors have came down a lot in price. Heck my first 4000 x 3 lipodid cost me over $170 if memory serves me well.
Whichever you like the most, is thebest for you. The problem, too many planes, too little time:-) Even the chargers are dirty cheap. You can get a great one that chages 6 cells at once, with balancer for about $40 from Hobbycity

Goodluck

Gerry