Author: Tom Kerrigan
Date: 14:02:25 08/09/00
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On August 09, 2000 at 16:15:39, Christophe Theron wrote: >On August 09, 2000 at 13:25:35, Doug List wrote: > >>OK, so I'm new here. I looked around and didn't see (or couldn't tell) if there >>are any threads concerning Electronic Boards. I REALLY want to be able to sit >>down and play a game w/o the (Desktop) computer or having to press keys. I just >>want to move the pieces myself. (I know, enough whining). >> >>Anyway, I'm just starting to look into this and don't want to spend that much >>money (under $150?). I really am a novice in the computer chess area and only >>barely got my feet wet in a tournament setting once (I don't even know my >>rating, but I can beat my dad -- sometimes). I guess a board that can >>potentially play somewhere in the 2000 level would be plenty for me. (not that I >>can play up there, but I want to have plenty of room for growth). >> >>Suggestions? >> >>Much thanks, >>doug > > > >Buy a Palm (www.palm.com) and ChessGenius (www.chessgenius.com) for Palm, you'll >find the combination excellent. You'll get a 1950 elo chess computer. > >You play on a LCD chessboard with a stylus, that's much more convenient than >actual small plastic pieces, believe me. You can play anywhere, even at night >(the Palm has a backlit screen). Buying a Palm and CG will definitely put Doug over his $150 limit. Although when the m100 comes out, he might get a new Palm and CG for < $200... -Tom
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