Certainly, our different needs and preferences make this thread interesting, for sure.

I would want 88 weighted keys ONLY for Piano (and E.Piano) voices...for any other voices, that type of action would actually be a detriment for me.

I want....no, I NEED a light, quick action for all other sounds...especially organ...I disliked the semi-weighted Tyros2 and, that's why I passed on it and bought the S900...it feels just perfect for ME.

I realize I won't get both on one instrument...so I'll need two...and consequently, for gigging purposes, they must be as light as possible...I am not lugging heavy gear anymore...25 lb is MY limit.

The bottom line is, I only have to please ME with what I use...61 light keys for arranger, and 88 weighted hammer action for piano. I own one already(the S900) under 25 lbs...and...I think Yamaha, or some other company, could easily make a great sounding, under 25 lb digital piano with 88 proper weighted hammer action...as I said in an earlier post, they nearly nailed it with the Yamaha P70 at 28 lbs...but I didn't fancy the piano sound at all.

For me, having a lightweight 88 note digital piano is far more important than an arranger with more than 5 octaves.

Yamaha made an attempt at an 88 note portable(?)arranger/digital piano with the PF-1000 in 2002, and earlier with the PDP-400,but they were far too heavy (approximately 70 lbs)for most people to move around...neither sold very well.

It would be a tad easier if I could compromise and use 76 semi-weighted keys, and therefore, be able to use one keyboard for arranger and solo piano, but I can't...so I have to use two...but, I can accept that...it's not a problem for me.

I agree with Chas...nobody is wrong here...we all use what works best for our OWN needs...we all have different backgrounds and playing skills, so why wouldn't our instrument requirements be just as diverse?

Ian