Decent buget/mid-range transmitter/handset

[Nellybobs]

Hi guys,
A few questions for you wize lot, being new to the RC scene please excuse me if my 'Lingo' is a bit behind..lol. Im learning...

I am after a new transmitter/handset for my Lazer zx-5 RTR, i'v just bought the car and getting on well with it but im hopeless with the 'pistol' type handset!!

I would much prefer the traditional type of handset (don't know the proper name of them...sorry) that i used years ago with my Mardave Cobra!!!

I want something half decent but nothing over the top, but then again nothing crappy either.
Also is it worth my while splashing out and going 2.4Ghz, iv heard they are the way forward...

Thanks guys, any feedback is very well apreciated....
Paul..