Author: Dana Turnmire
Date: 16:29:47 12/04/04
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On December 04, 2004 at 19:06:34, Steve B wrote: > Are >>all dedicated units that weak? > >well it is not really fair to compare any dedicated unit to a PC..even those >dedicated units 2300-2400 ELO >however no of course not all dedicated units will preform as poorly as the >Designer 2100 > >if we want to stay just within the Fidelity Designer Series we have the Designer >Mach III Master which was rated 2265(USCF) OR even better the Designer Mach IV >rated 2325 USCF >both computers would do far better then the 2100 >what you have there is basically the Par Program > >in another thread i posted a position which the Mach III solved instantaneously > >how long does it take your Designer 2100 to find N-G3+ in this position? > > >[D] 8/6k1/1P1p2p1/3Ppn2/3q4/8/6PP/rR2QB1K b - - 0 1 > > i am betting somewhat much longer then.. instantaneously >Steve Hi Steve, I have had several dedicated units in the past (Tandy 1650, Novag Forte, Novag Diablo, Radio Shack 2250XL) and have never had any problem setting up a position from scratch with those that allowed it but the Fidelity is so user unfriendly to me I gave up trying to set up such positions. You wouldn't have the whole score would you? I may break the manual out again and give it a try.
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