I'm actually in Ireland

What you say is so true. But I can understand why semipro & professional musicians worry, they have to consider their equipment for their livlihood. So, how long before upgrading is necessary for the pros, especially as many will be looking at a new learning curve along with conversions etc etc...
It's a double edge thing. I, as an amateur, really enjoy hearing what the pros & others more knowledgable than me, are doing with their keyboards. It is they that put the time and effort into learning the bells & whistles, and me (also their audience) that reaps the benefit. Though many of us amateurs will no doubt continue with our Technics I can see that eventually the pros will have to change to another brand, leaving the rest of us to discuss the weather while we try to find out what all these buttons do... LOL
But until that day - enjoy!