Help me decide which radio!?

[RCBash]

Hey guys I am currently looking for a radio system for my new EP onroad...I have kinda rounded it down to 2 different radios:

Futaba 3PM
and
JR XS3

I have had no experience with either of these radios...my mate owns the 3PM and says its a great radio and easy to use which is the main reason why I am interested in it but the feature that appeals to me with the XS3 is that its synthesized..which would be useful for when I start racing..has anyone used these radios who can offer their opinion? Are there any other radio's I should be looking at? I am on a tight budget so radios around the same price would be nice..

Thanks

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[Pony]

I have a JR XS3 & Sanwa MX3s
Both synthesized and both great radios. I prefer the Sanwa but the JR is much more popular.
But for $100 more you can buy Spektrum DX3 which is based on an old JR TX which is the way most are going these days.

[Mazimbwe]

I have the JR XS3 and if a gumby like me can make it work amd find it easy to use it must be pretty simple.

[rex-x06]

3PK is very adjustable and has many features. spektrum module can be used with it and also a synthesised module if spektrum is too expensive for u

[Maxd out]

Dont bother with the spectrum if you decide to buy a 3pk the synthasized version has more points of throtle control & break than the spectrum :)

[RCBash]

Yeah thanks guys..I rekon the XS3 is the way to go..