What are some options for a digital piano for around $500? I am a student in college with no access to pianos so I may invest in a digital. However, 500 is not much so I would like to know my options. I don't think I can go used since there are no music stores around here and I can't get transportation to look at used instruments anyways. So what new keyboard/digitals would you look at in the $500 range? Thanks.

Casio PX310:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Casio-PX310-88Key-Digital-Piano?sku=706076&src=3WWRWXGB

or PX200:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Casio-Privia-PX200-88-Key-Weighted-Slab-Piano?sku=700919

Thanks for the suggestions. Do you know where I could get the stand and pedals for the above models?

Also, what is the differences between the PX200, PX310, and PX110? These seem to be good options for me. Is it worth paying more for the PX200 over the PX110 for example?

Here's a thread on the PX310. I'd grab one up quick. You can buy pedal(s) and stand from the same place.

What do you want to do with your dp? Do you play classical, or want to have a lot of voices layered on your music? Do you need line in capability? Then you don't want the Px200 because it doesn't have it.
Can you tell I'm excited about the PX200 I ordered and might receive tomorrow? But really, listen to signa and others more experienced. I am the blind leading the blind.

The online sellers also sell a variety of stands and pedals. The Casio stand is sold out in many places but there are alternatives suggested by the sellers.

Check out the new Yamaha P85 (only 28 lbs)
It's not in stores yet, but you can buy it online.
Check Ebay stores.
It's $599

I will be playing classical music. Would the casios limit my playing if I played advanced music such as Beethoven sonatas?

Can someone post a link to a pedal for the Casio models? I don't know which ones are good for which.

I also can't seem to find a good stand. I don't want one of those plastic "X" stands but a nice wooden one with pedal built in (or so it seems?).

You should try some out in person to see what type of keyboard action you prefer, and also consider whether you'll use headphones, additional external speakers, or just the built in speakers for the sound. Very low polyphony limits how many notes can be sustained with the pedal and chords, arps, etc. 32 is considered a minimum acceptable without losing notes; others say 64 at least. Better to try it in person to see for yourself what you like.

about the pedal take a look at the 310 thread again, i thought there are some links to m audio sp2 pedal for the damper pedal or the GEM pedal for $30 offered by Music123 on its sale.

Well, that Casio cs65 stand is sold out right now in many places and it goes with the three pedal SPR30 ? pedal attachment.

So if I got the PX-200 and got this stand: http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--CASCS65

plus this pedal system: http://www.fullcompass.com/product/231167.html

Would I be good to go?

Unfortunately though I don't think I can try out any pianos since my college isn't near any music stores.

http://www.casio.com/products/Musical_Instruments/Privia_Digital_Pianos/PX-200/accessories/Stands/

Click on stand and then pedal to see Casio's recommended accessories. Yes, I believe these are the Casio ones.
Good luck.

Did you look at Yamaha P85 at all? If you like the sound of Yamaha acoustic piano, many say you'll like the sound of the Yamaha digital. It is debated whether Casio low priced digitals are as good as Yamaha low priced digitals.

I looked at the Yamaha but I figured that Casio would give the best bang for the buck.

What are the main differences between the PX-200 and PX-310? The 200 has more polyphony but I'm mostly concerned with touch/action. Is the 200 significantly more heavy?