You know, when tabs were first introduced, I really wasn't keen on them. I don't know why I was being so stubborn but I just refused to use them. Love them now though, had an insane number of them open when trying to compare hotels and book rooms for the upcoming FW champs!

Anyway, I've just had a quick look at the DX5e specs and it doesn't actually have that much extra compared to that transmitter I linked to (the E-Flite). They both have servo reversing functions and dual rates, although they'll probably be adjustable on the DX5e, don't think you can do that with the E-Flite. The main differences are that the DX5e has an extra channel and built-in mixing. Being used to standard transmitters such as Futaba, I found the E-Flite one to be really plasticy and cheap (to be expected at that price though) and the sticks felt very loose to move. But I tried driving Drumroll with it and it felt perfectly fine with a similar response to every other transmitter I've used. It's up to you though, I'd say the DX5e feels more like a proper radio transmitter but if you're not too fussed by things like that, then the E-Flite for £15 would do the job.