Author: Chris Kantack
Date: 22:06:15 11/22/03
For those of you who don't need a super strong chess computer (your USCF rating is under 1600 for example), I have a website that provides several reviews on low cost chess computers. I also review Chess Tiger on the Palm which is quite strong (>2000 Elo). Of course, chess computers make great gifts too! So if you're going to be doing any computer chess shopping soon, feel free to check out: http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/home.htm Here's a quick rundown of the products, typical prices, and links directly to each review: Talking LCD Chess (This powerful handheld speaks out the moves and is only 20 dollars!) I consider Talking LCD chess to be probably the single "best buy" in chess computers. My TLCD review can be found at: http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/talkinglcd.htm Excalibur Touch Chess (typical price $45.00) Another one of my favorites. A PDA-style dedicated chess computer for under $50 bucks! Very easy to use. Only one downside, which is poor screen visibility in low light. Check out my Touch Chess review at: http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/excltchess.htm King Arthur Tabletop Chess Computer (now only $46.00!) Here's a great buy in a tabletop chess computer. King Arthur is now considered an "older model" so its price is especially competitive. Go to: http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/kingarthur.htm to learn more about one of the best buys in tabletop chess computers. Chess Station (a combo handheld and tabletop for only $30) A unique product for sure! A slick handheld with a docking port to a custom designed pressure sensory board. Chess Station truly is "two products for the price of one". My review of Chess Station can be found at: http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/chessstation.htm Chess Tiger on the Palm (best chess program for Palm PDAs $20) For those of you who need a stronger opponent then the Excalibur offerings - (if you are USCF rated at 1600 or higher, I put you in this group) then consider a Palm PDA and ChessGenius or Chess Tiger. I have a review of Chess Tiger at: http://home.earthlink.net/~kantack/lcdchess/chesstiger.htm I also review Excalibur's GameTime II Chess Clock and I do a comparison of the original Excalibur LCD Chess vs. Gameboy comparison Enjoy! Chris
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