Perhaps I am wrong, and if so please correct me.  I was under the
impression that a PSO was a mechanical piece of junk, probably from
Korea or other Pacific Rim areas masquerading as a piano.  I don't
think this was referring to synths.

 [ "PSO" means "Piano Shaped Object", a derisive term for a piano
 [ of bad design, or in bad condition, and often both...
 [ I don't believe that new non-traditional electronic piano synths
 [ merit this appellation, which is associated with traditional
 [ wood-and-felt-and-wire PSO's!  -- Robbie

I was looking at a Korg synth in the $10,000.00 range which had a
decent touch and a decent set of samples.  This is probably a better
choice than a new piano in that price range, in my own opinion.  It is
true that most synths have a mushy touch very reminiscent of a Thomas
electronic organ.  I can live with that if it sounds good.  Another
point in favor of a good synth is that it doesn't take a fork lift to
move it.  A Boesendorfer sure is nice to play, though.

Jim Cook