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Subject: Re: Pocket Fritz2 and Dell Axim X5

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 16:38:50 09/26/03

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On September 26, 2003 at 14:36:03, John Helmbrecht wrote:

>Thanks Mike for all the info.  Would it be safe to say that Pocket Fritz2 would
>play at least 2200Elo on a Dell X5 300MHz machine?  I am only 1850 USCF so 2200
>would be enough strength for me.

There is no doubt in my mind that it would be clearly north of 2400 USCF.  Some
people may scoff at the notion - but I have been watching chess
computers/programs play for along time (over 20 years) and I would make a rather
large wager that my first statement is true.  How far north , it is not totally
clear - the 400 Mhz is over 2500 IMO.    The next time I'm at the club, I will
see if I can get one of our masters rated above 2300 to give it his opinion (by
playing  afew games).  That may happen tomorrow, if so I will post the games.




>
>I'm also interested in getting a PDA Pocket Chess Computer so I can download a
>set of games off the internet and analyze/play through the games.  I would also
>enjoy playing through the games while reading a chess magazine/book.
>
>I initially thought about getting Novag's new handheld coming out soon, but I
>think buying a Pocket PC would be more flexible software for chess.
>
>Thanks.....



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