I know what you mean.
I went into my local music store a couple of weeks ago and got accosted by the Sales guy.
Colin, come and see this, he took me to the Nord and started playing, ...... Its just come in and I absolutely love it, it has the best action of anything and it sounds superb.
I even got to play it myself and also another Nord, I really should resist playing these damn keyboards they feel and play great.
Despite the hard sell I resisted as I only went in for a set of guitar strings but he sold me my Korg Arranger and I am always calling in at the shop.
What I am saving is, go for it.
I did think Kursweil when I read your post but after checking the price discounted it, Nord rules.