This is great, thanks for replies.

Unfortunately I can't try out any keyboards, they aren't available to me, but I can't let that put me off and I'd rather look on it as giving me more scope... I am so excited by the prospect of starting up again I'm tempted to pull out our original 'mini kb' with the tiny keys, oh dear...

deatonent, travlin'easy
Thanks, PSR2100 would be my first choice but I think I have decided to go with an inexpensive start. I'm going to leave the PSR1100/1200 to bring myself up to speed cause I do have a lot to learn and catch up with. The PSR1200 will be there when I am ready for it, I do want it but this feels right.

keybplayer
I think you are giving me what I know myself, get back into it and then choose. I will know better what will be right by then and might have a chance to try others when travelling. Yes, thanks.

Bluezplayer
Thanks for the input. New vs old. The KN5000 is at a low price and might give me an interesting change from Yamahas while I play catch up. The limitations might keep me from running before I'm walking again - personally I never did get much past a slow trot LOL

OK I'm now between the Yamaha and the Technics. Prices suit per, each seems to be a well regarded machine and these models have enough built-in to get me going and Internet community to keep me on track. What more could a body ask for? But - the WK3500 keeps butting in. I have this impression that it's like a comedy movie advert - you've seen all the good bits before going to the cinema LOL - still, it won't go away!


KN5000 - inexpensive, short term reintroduction on a new unfamiliar make Unless of course I love it and keep it forever...

PSR740 - safe re-introduction, should get up and running pretty smoothly with this

WK3500 - the wild card, I can't fathom why it's still on my list but it keeps coming back

I will trawl the net today for more examples and reviews, and I intend to check out the KN2400/2600. I hadn't considered them on my first round-up.

again much thanks