Keyboards or electric piano's can do a real good trick in copying the real piano feel, but they will never be able to replace the 'true' piano. I myself have played piano for 10 years and then moved out because I was going to attend at university. As a graduation gift my parents decided to give me an electronic piano (Yamaha; don't worry I had to contribute myself as well) which was a brand new model at that time (approx. 2 years ago). While I'm still very happy with my electronic piano (I love to play with the different sounds and stuff), nothing beats playing at home on my parents' piano, how old and dissonant it may sound by now.
My point: a piano will ALWAYS beat an electronic one, and if you buy a cheap one, you will regret it for your life. Trust me, I'm glad I payed part of the $ 2000 for my Yamaha.
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