i dont think anyone is saying that the sounds on all the styles and all the individual sounds on the PA500 compared to the PA3x are the same. What i certainly am saying is that the number of different styles and sounds and the actual difference in sounds is not sufficent to encourage me to buy the PA3X. I dare say if i had a Tyros 2 i probably would not be interested in the T4 either as the difference is not big enough to merrit spending a hell of a lot more for not much more. Some folks feel differently and thats cool but i would guess that buying a PA3x over a PA500 in terms of styles and sounds would cost you 3 times as much for possibly 30% more/better styles/sounds. Thats not a good enough reason to buy another keyboard that sounds "almost " the same as my current keyboard. I would be looking for the same diffence the T4 is to the first Tyros to consider that sonic jump to be worthwhile upgrading.

In no way am i knocking anyone elses reasons for buy ing the latest greatest. It keeps the economy going if nothing else. Lord knows we need that to continue :-)