I'm looking into getting a 49-key usb/midi keyboard.. any suggestions?

[just.b.cous*]

something with pads, mod wheel and pitch bend for sure.. I've been looking at the Axiom for quite some time, wondering if anyone has a strong reason why I should or shouldn't take this over another.. mpk49 maybe? OR should i look to getting the keys and pads separate.. like going for an Oxygen or XBoard and then an mpd32 or something like that... ?? anyone with an opinion/experience with any of these or any other controllers.. you're input would be considered, for sure. Thanks..

[just.b.cous*]

something with pads, mod wheel and pitch bend for sure.. I've been looking at the Axiom for quite some time, wondering if anyone has a strong reason why I should or shouldn't take this over another.. mpk49 maybe? OR should i look to getting the keys and pads separate.. like going for an Oxygen or XBoard and then an mpd32 or something like that... ?? anyone with an opinion/experience with any of these or any other controllers.. you're input would be considered, for sure. Thanks..

[(val)Liam]

After having my Oxygen8 and CME UF5 rendered useless as there are no 64-bit Vista drivers for these guys, I'm looking at the following keys:

Akai MPK49 - has everything I want, but a bit expensive ($478)
Edirol PCR500 - not to sure if the keys are semi-weighted, and small velocity pads, but better price ($344)
Novation Remote - pretty much the same as the MPK49 ($471)

I really wish M-audio and/or CME would update their drivers though. I'm still trying to find work arounds for the issue.