some ace are digital (the good ones) I ran a 1200mah pack all last year and It would last all day at the races . I dont know if that's good or not. you are right the 359 is a good choice but there is some other good ones out there. I have had no problems with my TI hitec. but they cost a lot more than the $39.00 hs645 that everybody has blown up. I did have a 359 for a short time and it was ok but I could tell the digital servo made my truggy hold a line through a turn a LOT better.... just my .02