Author: Chris Kantack
Date: 21:21:27 05/13/02
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On May 13, 2002 at 21:52:58, Christophe Theron wrote: >On May 13, 2002 at 18:10:20, Tony Schleizer wrote: > >>Does anyone have info on any new portable chess computers coming out this year? >>A month or two ago someone mentioned that Saitek was going to be coming out with >>a touch-chess like computer, but I never read any more about it and could not >>find info on it. I am particulary interested in this since I like my other >>Saitek machines and it the Novag Star Sapphire has not yet materialized (and may >>never). >> >>Thanks. >> >>Tony Schleizer >>(schleizer@houston.rr.com) > > > >The strongest portables will be ARM-powered Palms running PalmOS 5, expected >this fall. > > Christophe Excalibur will also be introducing two handhelds this summer. In July will be Chess Station. A sleek handheld that docks with a chessboard. August will see the debut of Talking LCD Chess. At first I wasn't very interested in this product...but I just got done using a prototype (for the past couple of weeks) and I really like what I see. My web site provides photos on these units. My new products page is at: http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/newproducts.htm The new Talking LCD Chess unit will have all new strength levels. Instead of 73 fixed time levels as in the original unit, the new units allow you to select levels based on ply depth (1 to 8) as well as several various time control methods such as Game/30 or 40 moves/2 hours, etc. Talking LCD Chess has 3,000 opening book moves compared with 250 on the older units. The processor is also faster: 8 MHz versus 6 MHz for the original Excalibur handheld. True the Excaliburs are no match for strong programs (like Christophe Theron's Chess Tiger). But for those who chess strength is below say 1700 Elo...these units are a great bargain and can provide years of challenge. As for Chess Tiger, it is my favorite "super strong" handheld chess program. (I've never bothered with a PocketPC as the battery life doesn't allow for many long games.) I especially like the frequent updates and improvements that Christophe releases for Chess Tiger. If you're looking for a super strong ultimate handheld...it's Chess Tiger on a PalmOS-based unit. Chris Kantack http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/home.htm
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