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Subject: Re: Is the right product forthcoming?

Author: J. C. Boco

Date: 18:22:09 05/02/03

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On May 02, 2003 at 19:30:40, Steve Maughan wrote:

>
>>When the Star Sappire or Star Diamond finally come (if they ever do)
>
>I think it is looking *very* unlikely - they are simply four years too late.
>
>>I will be tempted to buy one simply because they will be the strongest on the
>>market
>
>It will not be anything like as strong as a native version of Tiger on a
>Tungsten C.  Fritz 2 will also be much stronger IMHO.  And when I say much
>stronger I mean that I doubt the Star Diamond will score more than 20% at any
>time control!!
>
>Regards,
>
>Steve

I agree with you 100%.  The only reason I would purchase a dedicated model is
for illogical, emotional reasons.  In fact, even if I were to purchase the
Sapphire or Diamond (should they come out), and you later found me dead in a
ditch, you would also find a Palm and ChessTiger on me.



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