Author: Steven Schwartz
Date: 11:13:44 11/06/01
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On November 06, 2001 at 13:59:41, O. Veli wrote: >Hello to all, > > I have seen the following info about Star Sapphire: > >Advanced SH7034 RISC processor (1M ROM and 256K RAM) and High Speed 20MHz energy >saving CMOS TECHNOLOGY including Hash Tables. > > How comparable is the RISC processor with DragonBall used in Palms? Since we >have already 33MHz Palms, and strong programs such as ChessTiger and ChessGenius >for Palm, does Star Sapphire have a chance to claim to be world's strongest >portable unit? Can RISC processor and/or 1M ROM add to its strength for the >deficiency in speed? Thanks. Actually, we have no idea whether it will be weaker, stronger, or equal to the Palms. We did not even consider those palm-top computers when creating the ad. What we said is that it will be the strongest and fastest portable CHESS COMPUTER on the market. Now that I read your post, I am thinking that we might have added the word "dedicated" to the title; then there would be no doubt whatsoever. But, time will tell as far as the strength issue. Steve (ICD/Your Move Chess & Games)
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