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Subject: Re: Novags H8 CPU Speeds

Author: Steve Maughan

Date: 05:49:51 05/23/03

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Steve,

>May I ask how the current chess tiger (handheld) compares to the standalone
>chess hardware?

With regard to hardware it's about the same - maybe Tiger is somewhat faster
i.e. DragonBall (Tiger) runs at 33 Mhz to 66 Mhz and the H8 runs at about 20 Mhz
to 25 Mhz.  From a software perspective I suspect that Tiger is stronger
although we'll have to wait and see when tests are carried out.

As for OS 5 ARM machines (Tungsten), when Tiger is released as a native version
it will slaughter the dedicated machines.  I suspect we will see a factor of x10
difference in node count when comparing Tiger 33 MHz with ARM-Tiger 400 MHz!!

>I ask only because I have no clue and I am contemplating getting a palm or
>x-brand handheld to play some power chess in my free time. I realize most of
>them can beat me but that isn't my point. I'd like to get the strongest
>possible for analysis purposes.

The Palm is great for playing chess (the only environment I really play chess!)
but I wouldn't recommend it for analysis.  Buy a cheap PC and one of the many
strong programs - they are far superior to anything on a Palm, ARM or PocketPC
IMHO.

Regards,

Steve




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