I find it very interesting that the piano was invented in Italy, and includes both strings, and a type of "percussion" (hammers striking strings).
In Italy?thats really interesting indeed! Never know Italy was a musically inclined nation
Yes! Chrisofaro Bartolomei apparently was an apprentice to a violin maker before he invented the piano.
Nice any more information?
Not really much more to tell.  Apparently nothing is known of his early life...
So which is your best type of piano or do I say keyboard
I actually prefer the sound from a "real" piano vs. a keyboard, even though some of the electronic ones sound very similar.
So do you know some names if your favorite brands?
I am not much of an expert, but Steinway is an obvious choice.
You mean Steinway is a piano brand.I thought the names Yamaha, triton,korg etc are a familiar name?