So i bought an Akai MPK261 and I havent even had it for a few weeks and they've already announced a brand new product.
I assume its just the same thing I've got minus a few controls, with a fancy new display on the keyboard.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Czco8No8xQ
http://www.akaipro.com/product/advance-61/
 
I'm still happy with what I got though. I can use it and it fits my needs. Plus it's still very recent.
 
Thought I'd at least vent my minor disappointment here
 

We have all been there, done that. Minor disappointment noted. What are the features you like most?
 

BassDaddy
We have all been there, done that. Minor disappointment noted. What are the features you like most?
 

 
MPK261? or The new model I mentioned?
I bought the MPK261 because of the reviews on how its built. It has a metal plate that runs all the way through the bottom. My favorite feature would probably be the amount of knobs, faders, and drum pads I get. I havent had time to mess with it much so don't take it as final, but that's what I like so far.
 
As far as the new announced Advanced keyboards. I like the look of the VIP software and the display screen on the board.

This guy seems pretty heartbroken about it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQGRFGqxT1g
 
He bought the same keyboard I did.

Same thing happened to me when I purchased my MOTU UltraLite mk3, a couple of weeks later they came out with the hybrid model which adds USB connectivity, for the same price. Mine is firewire only.