E-Books and Real Books

Several years ago we had to decide what kind of piano to buy for our children. Electronic keyboards were attractive because of their size, economy and versatility. But most reviews I read compared them to "real pianos." ("Sounds almost like a real piano.") This raised the question: if you're looking for a product being judged by its resemblance to another product, why not buy the one that sets the standard? That's what we did. We bought, and still have, a sturdy Hamilton upright...