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Subject: Novag Star Diamond?

Author: Roy Eassa

Date: 09:20:52 11/19/02


Is it still coming?  Here's what one web page says about it:


· Estimated ELO (USCF): 2,550.

· Connection via serial interface to the NOVAG UNIVERSAL CHESSBOARD, the
Electronic Chessboard or any IBM compatible PC which allows you to record and
display its full thought processes easily.

· A huge array of features and an elegant easy-to-play SENSOR CHESSBOARD assure
lasting pleasure.

· Advanced SH7034 RISC processor with 1M program memory and 256K working area,
running at 20 MHz.

· High-speed Selective Search or powerful Brute Force program - choose between
the two.

· 64 preset playing levels and unlimited independent level settings for
Black/White.

· The cleverly arranged 6-digit Liquid Crystal Display provides easy access to
many game options.

· Extensive openings library of 200,000 plus user programmable book.

· Vary the style of play by selecting active or passive opening book, selective
or full width search, with or without extensions. In addition one of 4 levels of
randomness can be selected.

· Now with Rating System - evaluate your own playing strength.

· Storage of up to 16 games for replay on the LCD display.

· Plays with 4 x AA alkaline batteries (not supplied) allowing 50 hours of play
or use a special mains adaptor NOVAG Art.No.8210 (supplied separately).

· Available 1st quarter 2002.



I guess it's a bit late.



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