Author: Christophe Theron
Date: 10:19:08 11/19/02
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On November 19, 2002 at 12:20:52, Roy Eassa wrote:
>Is it still coming? Here's what one web page says about it:
>
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>· Estimated ELO (USCF): 2,550.
I still don't understand why they use fancy numbers.
Why don't they just round this to 3000 USCF elo?
It sounds so much better!
>· 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.
Grab a $89 Palm ZIRE and add a $19.95 Chess Tiger.
For $108.95 you get a serious chess machine with all of the above and much much
more.
Christophe
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