The CASIO had this going for it:
-Acceptable key feel
-76 keys
-Drum rythms are definitely acceptable. I don't use much of the auto accompaniment so I don't bother. I tried cha cha and 8 beat, the drums sounded fine.
-Sounds: vibraphone is awesome and thick sounding even thru its internal speakers. The piano is allright but I need to listen more to judge, I guess.
-LIGHT weight.

Uncle Dave, are u listening ? This might work for players like us playing manual bass, eh ?
I will put it thru the paces next week and really try most of its features.

This keyboard might be IT !!!

All signs says positive so far. However, the pride factor is definitely ABSENT. CASIO has so cheesy reputation that it is an embarrasment to play it. I think I might erase the logo CASIO and put something else there.