Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 22:19:20 08/09/00
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On August 09, 2000 at 17:02:25, Tom Kerrigan wrote:
>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
What is m100 ?
Christophe
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