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Subject: Re: Novag Sapphire II & Novag Diamond II

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 05:49:20 09/17/98

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On September 16, 1998 at 13:43:45, Steven Schwartz wrote:

>On September 16, 1998 at 13:11:25, Luis E. Cabral M. wrote:
>
>>Is it really true that both computer learn from their mistakes?
>>
>>Which one is best for buying?
>
>Both computers have a "Learn" function. When you enable that function:
>"F6" key on the Sapphire II and "Easy" key on the Diamond II, it will
>allow the computers to learn from "some" of their mistakes.
>
>The "Learning from its Mistakes" feature is by no means a panacea
>since the correction is only made if the computer is ever in
>the exact same position at a future date - an unlikely occurrence.
>
>The rating on the computers, for all intents and purposes, does not
>go up in any noticeable way.
>
>The two computers are identical in mental capbility. Only their
>size and manner in which you input moves is different.
>
>- Steve (ICD/Your Move Chess & Games)


One thing I *hate* about novag products is the stupid-looking pieces.  sort
of hyper-modern pieces.  The old fidelity pieces (Staunton-look) are better.
I have moved the fidelity pieces from my old Mach III over to the Diamond and
like that much better...



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