Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 18:04:39 02/15/02
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On February 15, 2002 at 10:54:35, ALI MIRAFZALI wrote:
>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.
There is nothing that tells us that the Star Sapphire will be stronger than
Chess Tiger for Palm. Nothing.
On the other hand you can be sure that Chess Tiger for Palm will be improved and
updates will be available.
Do you think you will be able to update your Star Sapphire?
Christophe
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