From one end of the spectrum to the other. After being blown away by the performance of the Beam E4, I was shown another 450 sized heli out at the field the other weekend. This is the EXI 450, it is a mix of CNC machined aluminum and plastic with aluminum side frames and it comes with blades. Oh yeah, did I mention it was $99?
I got to see it exactly how it comes in the box, and I was able to pick it up and play with it. All of the moving parts were smooth and there was no slop anywhere. The finish of the parts was equally as good as Align parts. The blades were plastic but a least its something. I gotta say I was impressed with it, and was surprised when I found out the price! It felt like a good solid airframe, and it looks pretty sharp too.
So here is the advertised highlights:
Extreme 3D capability right out of the box
95% factory-assembled
Direct-to-swash CCPM linkages
Stacked aluminum frames
Aluminum and composite swashplate
Tail servo boom mount
Stainless steel tail rotor hub
Belt-driven tail rotor
325mm PRO symmetrical plastic main blades
Auto-rotation system
Gun-metal gray aluminum head block
Gun-metal gray aluminum skids and tail boom
SpecsMain Rotor Diameter:27.6 in (700mm)
Tail Rotor Diameter:5.9 in (150mm)
Gross Weight:22–24 oz (620–680 g)
Length:25.6 in (650mm)
Kit/ARF
Check out more here:
http://www.xheli.com/exi-450-arf-rc-helicopter.html 
