Monday, December 10, 2012

Keyboards & Pianos

Here's some information if you are looking into pianos or keyboards.  Nowadays, the "key action" of higher-end keyboards is weighted and very similar to "real" pianos.  We like the "clean look" of the Yamaha P-series.  Casio also has highly-rated keyboards (or digital pianos).  Here are full-sized (88-keys) keyboards:







Smaller keyboards are less expensive -- and may interest some people.  However, the key action won't be the same, and there are fewer keys than an actual piano:




Of course, many prefer an actual "real" piano -- if they can afford one (or have the space for one).  Note, however, that the prices vary, as follows:
  • Good quality keyboards - $499+
  • Upright Pianos - $2,500+ 
  • Baby Grand Pianos - $8,000 - $15,000+

If you get a keyboard, you will also need a stand like this:



Here's a good bundle of one of the best Yamaha keyboards -- that has a lot of things (stand, bench) you'd need:

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Cyber Monday Deals

Here are a few good websites for Cyber Monday deals.  Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

Cyber Monday website

cyber monday deals

And, of course, Amazon always offers some of the best prices and service.




Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Results in 2008 and 2012

This year's election is still going on -- but we thought we'd look at the results four years ago.

2008 Electoral Map - Results Four Years Ago (365- 173)

final-electoral-map-prediction-2008.jpg


We are following this year's elections at all of the major news sources, such as:
http://www.cnn.com/
http://www.nbcnews.com/
http://www.foxnews.com/

This site has a nice Electoral Map tool:
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/obama_vs_romney_create_your_own_electoral_college_map.html

2012 Final Electoral Results (332-203)