Yes, I agree, they are simply crap batteries.
If you want a good value battery go for some Turnigy, or Zippy flightmax packs from Hobbycity.... or if you want the best performance for twice as much then go for the Hyperion G3 packs, they really deliver the punch, and they have the best prices for the high end pack brands... neu, flightpower, polyquest....
Mike carries the Hyperion G3 packs. They are 35C/65C rated... and underrated IMO.
http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...=HPLG33542005S