I love gadgets too, but the only electronic compass I have is my Casio SeaPathfinder Watch. (Always backup up with a normal compass)
I havent seen any other electronic compasses that I would buy except the Suunto watch range. ( I like watches too)
I always buy good compasses from Silva(Brunton), Suunto or Recta.
For base plate compasses I have a couple of Silva Voyager 9020's Which are Brunton branded in the US
www.silva.se/outdoor/products/comp_voy9020.htmIn my BOB I have a Recta DP6
www.recta.ch/e/ (under Products)
For EDC and PSK's I have some of the Silva (Brunton) SERE 40 models
www.silva.se/pg/products/com_sere40.htm and a couple of Suunto Clipper compasses
www.suunto.com (under products, field compasses) and the compass in the ETS PSP.
I have weeded out all but 2 cheap compasses (not meantioned above and used to lend to others) and there is not a battery in sight for serious use.