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Subject: Re: How strong will Star Sapphire be?

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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