I think either heli is a good venture into 600 class machines. Definitely go FBL- more to learn and understand (i.e. how to set it up, how it works), but you end up with a WAY better flying machine.
The Thunder Tiger is going to be a lower initial cost, especially if you are looking for a combo of some sorts. Stay away from the Align 3GX FBL controller (at least until the most recent version has been wrung out... previous versions have a lot of haters.) Thunder Tiger part replacement is more costly, but in many cases the parts are more durable. The X50E FBL is probably one of the most underrated machines out there right now, especially for the cost.
The 600 EFL Pro is a more mature, evolved machine. I advise you stay away from the DFC head this first time- you might save a bit of money and you'll save a lot of potential aggravation. Align parts are really easy to find/get, and there are infinitely more upgrade paths. You may not get much in the way of LHS support for Thunder Tiger, as they just are not as popular.
Read the forums... get to know both machines a little before you make your decision. You should get what you are comfortable with after reading all the pros/cons.
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Blade 450X w/MSH Brain - My Ferrari
T-Rex 600 EFL Pro w/SK-720 BE, KDE600XF & SK-GPS - My BMW
T-Rex 700 HV DFC w/VBar, Kosmik 200 & KDE700XF - My muscle heli
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