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Any new technology is paid for by those that have to have the latest thing. 2.4 is still evolving and probably will for a few years. The nanowire batteries will be another item that will evolve. The way things are going 72mhz will die off once the FCC sees the swing to 2.4ghz. Or cut the number of channels. Some LHS don't even stock 72 systems any more.
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This is definitely true. Hobby shops see the 72 stuff just sit there while the 2.4 sells. That's likely because most people "sticking with" 72 have their favorite system already whereas anyone new to the hobby or wanting a new Tx doesn't want to buy something that could be on it's way out. Kinda like people who still use their VCR. They might use it until every last tape is worn out and you can no longer get anythong on that format, but how many people go into an electronics store looking for a VCR now?
So you say, that's not apples to apples because DVD's, Pay-per-view, etc are clearly better than VHS tapes. Well it's only a matter or time before 2.4 or something else is superior to 72 in every way. Once you get a taste of flying without worrying about someone turning on your frequency, it would be very hard to go back.
Just like anything other new technology, there will be bugs and fixes. So far users have discovered potential problems with XPS and Spektrum and they are being improved. Futaba was not immune to issues with their new G3 receivers so it's certainly possible that FASST may have some bug too.
The more people discover problems and test independently, the better we all are.