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Subject: Re: Novag Star Sapphire

Author: ALI MIRAFZALI

Date: 07:54:35 02/15/02

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On February 15, 2002 at 10:08:50, Jeremy Vine wrote:

>I'm new to this forum and as the search engine isn't working I haven't be able
>to check if this subject has been discussed previously. Apologies if it has.
>
>I'm interested in the new Novag Star Sapphire but wonder whether it will be
>worth the wait. Has anyone actually managed to see a prototype of this machine
>or is it still "vapourware"? The latest word direct from Novag is that the Star
>Sapphire will be released April/May. But the date has already slipped.
>
>Also, is there any comparable program that could be run on a Palm (I have a
>Handera 330) which could come close in playing strength or do I need a dedicated
>unit like the Star Sapphire?
>
>Thank you.
>
>Jezzer
>UK
I think it is worth the wait.Two programs for the palm (genius,Tiger) would be
of Comparable Strenght to the Star Sapphire;with the Star Sapphire being a bit
stronger.Also the Program Virtual Kasparov(to be released soon) for the
Gameboy Advance System should be of Comparable Strenght.



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