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Subject: Re: Novag Star Sapphire strength

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 10:29:15 09/22/03

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On September 22, 2003 at 11:16:31, Roy Eassa wrote:

>On September 19, 2003 at 08:59:52, Mike Byrne wrote:
>
>>On September 19, 2003 at 06:54:30, Bigler wrote:
>>
>>>Hi !
>>>
>>>Thanks for your answer.
>>>
>>>Just a question :
>>>
>>>I have pocket fritz 2 with StongARMC CPU at 206 MHz. Ususally the n/s are around
>>>6'000. You say that in some case you have over 40'000. those that mean that you
>>>have an Xscale 400 MHz with PPC2003 OS ??
>>
>>yes
>>
>
>
>I have a few questions, if you would be so kind:
>
>1) Does PPC 2003 make an Xscale processor run significanly faster for chess than
>PPC 2002?

From the Dell , I have the answer is yes.



>
>2) Can I install PPC 2003 onto my Strong
ARM unit (a Toshiba) -- and would there>be any benefit to doing so?

Based on everything I read - no.

>
>3) What are the fastest PPC units for the lowest prices right now, assuming I
>don't care about BlueTooth, WiFi, etc.?  (Everybody seems to get the Dells --
>are they great in performance/price?)
>
>Thanks in advance!!


I think Dells are - but read the PDA/Axim forums carefully - there are many
issues with making a serial connection and or beaming.  I not using it as a
wireless device, I'm not making serial connections and I have no need for
beaming.  I use it as organizer/datebook/contact list and portable chess unit -
not necessarily in that order.  Post your favoorite test positions and I will
post PF2 results running a Dell at 400 Mhz.  Over the weekend I ordered a 256MB
memory card for $38 plus shipping straight from Dell - once I have ,I will copy
all 87 volumes of Chess Informant with annotations with pleny of romm to spare
-each book will take up about 1 MB of space.




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