Ian, I just feel that the only things outdated are the players themselves,....a good player will sound good on most arranger kbs with decent sounds and styles and a little know how,...
the G70 certainly is equipped to do that for sure,...I think that you would agree that a Stradivarius Violin although very old still sounds amazing in the right hands?...ok then, let's continue to enjoy all that we choose to play. Personal choices with gear is just that "PERSONAL" and unique to the individual that uses it.Roland has and still makes some of the best gear on the planet used worldwide on stages and venues worldwide. Yamaha also has their fan base, but same scenario their gear is NOT for everyone's needs. And so does the other manufacturers like KORG, Ketron, Casio, etc, there are too many variants for everyone to like one thing. That is why I just generalize the whole silly mine is better then yours effect by just saying "Lets Hear What You Got" nuff said! ....that solves the whole issue and is the Bottom line to the silly subject of what is BEST!
What it has means squat!.....
but,... What it Sounds like is what counts!..

Merry Christmas my friends.