Author: Slater Wold
Date: 12:17:29 11/06/01
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On November 06, 2001 at 14:13:25, Christophe Theron wrote: >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. > > > >I do not know how the SH7034 compares to the DragonBall. > >One thing I know is that you can FORGET ABOUT COMPARING THE MHz. It's >meaningless. > >The amount of ROM has no meaning either. I could use several Mb for Chess Tiger >for Palm if I wanted to, either for the program (code), the opening book, or the >hash tables. On some Palms I could use 16Mb. > >I do not know how the Star Sapphire will compare to Chess Tiger for Palm, but >I'm already almost certain that it will be washed away by PocketPC chess >programs like ChessGenius running on the iPaq. > >So its claim to be the world's strongest portable unit is bullshit. > >I have also received an ad today from ICD claiming its elo is between 2400-2550 >elo. That must be expressed in BS elo (Baby School). > > > > Christophe Well, let's make this simple. The proof is in the pudding! I am planning on purchasing a Compaq iPaq 3760 soon. It has a 206mhz Intel CPU, 64MB SDRAM, and I will more than likely opt for the 1GB IBM Microdrive. When/If I get this, I would be more than happy to match it against the Star Sapphire. Chess Tiger 14.6 for the iPaq is free right now, so it wouldn't be a problem getting it. The performance of Pocket Fritz at the Dutch Championships should tell anyone, these handhelds are serious. Steve, up to a few games?? Slate PS In a game between a Palm and a Star Saphhire, I'd put my money on the Star Sapphire. Just my *personal* opinion.
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