Fran, I see your point and agree somewhat.

I'm not really focusing on the Styles only per se, but on the overall added value. As a SMF user, I'm sure you would appreciate all thew NEW MIDI files Yamaha releases on it's site. Not to mention styles that are targeted to current music. And some really cool voices. Even though I don't use them all, it is very comforting to know after sale support is alive and well.

Are you saying you rather purchase a keyboard from a manufacturer who does not support or add value, but rather buy a keyboard from a closed-ended product line?