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WOWW. It's like a verbal wrestling match!
Haha, well- I would have to agree with Geoffk on the topic of sight reading music.
Sure, I found the light-up keyboard 'fun' when I first got it, but I'm trying to learn some Beethoven and Chopin now, and I highly doubt that MIDI files will help me x_x.
I think typing came easily for me... when I was in the 4th grade, I was already typing faster than my computer-lab teacher that we had at school.
And I do see the difference from when I type with having to look at my fingers, as comparison to just having to look at the screen...
To my mind it's like saying that it's easier to land a 747 on a dark night in a blizzard if you do it while carving a Thanksgiving turkey & texting on the cell phone.
That was funny! x] Haha... 'While carving a thanksgiving turkey' ? x] Don't you mean Halloween pumpkin? 
... Okay, back to topic: WELL- I am probably going to get a laptop in 2-4 years from now... and it's 100% going to be a Mac. But 'Houston, we have a problem.'-
the Korg LP350 doesn't have much space for a laptop to fit near it, because it has a lift/slow falling cover.
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I'd have to agree that light up keys are a dead end. Get the $1.56 Hal Leonard Student Keyboard Guide Template It's a piece of plastic with pictures of the notes that stands vertically along the 88 keys on the back of your keyboard. You can learn it in 1 day. Don't use the magical light up keyboard, PLEASE!
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Acoustic: Yamaha C6 with AdSilent
Digital: Yamaha N3X, Kawai VPC1 with Pianoteq
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WOOT WOOT GUYS !
I'm trying/getting the DP today! :]
Wish me luck [x
Trying the ... Korg - Yamaha ARIUS YDP-140 - Williams Overture Elite - Casio AP-200 - Acoustic
This should be fun ^_^
Thanks everyone for the input in helping me get the DP (:
Much appreciated !
-Jose P.
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UGHH .
Guitar Center didn't even HAVEE the Korg :\
The 140 felt ... okay- it was a decent feel.
Williams Overture Elite felt somewhat light, but it was fine.
The Casio AP-200 felt nice, but the sound quality wasn't in my favor.
Anyone else know where I could find the Korg LP-350?
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Online. I've had good experiences with MusiciansFriend.com and Kraft Music. Musicians Friend is owned by Guitar Center I believe but they have a wider selection.
Acoustic: Yamaha C6 with AdSilent
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Is there a store? :\
Cause we can't get it online ...
Were about to leave to New York on the 26th ...
and we won't be here for delivery .
I was thinking of just getting the Casio PX-800 or the Yamaha Arius YDP-140
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The Privia, the ONLY reason I'm getting that is cause right after we get it, ther'se coldstone's next to it
Free ice cream x]
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I guess you'd have to call around your area and ask. Musician's Friend does have reasonable 2-day delivery rates, so you could get it the 24th or 25th without too much expense.
Acoustic: Yamaha C6 with AdSilent
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Or you could wait till you get back???
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When I get back, it's school registration... and my mom && dad will be working
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Gyro, I still do not understand why you keep such acoustic hidden in a storage - What is the model (and serial #)? I might have friends who would be interested to buy it from you if the price is right. I understand where Gyro is coming from. An upright acoustic is large, heavy, and needs to be maintained. A DP is virtually maintenance free (never needs tuning). I also see lots of ads for acoustic uprights on Craigslist that are either dirt cheap or free (as long as you agree to move it). Why are so many people giving away acoustic pianos if they are so great? My son has been playing on acoustic and digital pianos for 7 years and he says that our new YDP-160 is the best piano he has ever played.
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