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Subject: Re: Mephisto Master Chess computer

Author: Mike Byrne

Date: 05:28:00 12/05/03

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On December 05, 2003 at 05:41:17, Trevor Dean wrote:

>I'm considering buying myself the Mephisto Master Chess computer for christmas,
>can anyone tell me what program and processor/speed/memory this machine has.
>Also who is the programs author?
>Has anyone here played this machine, and can i alter it's search selectivity?
>
>regards
>
>Trevs


It is a re-skinned Mephisto Milano Pro.  Contains Fritz  that won the 1995 WCCC
.  http://www.cs.unimaas.nl/icga/news/events/pastevents/WCCC8/latest.html


Here are the descriptions of both that can be found here:

http://www.niggemann.com/startneue.htm


Dscription of Mehphisto Miano Pro:
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Expert Strength Program - award-winning program, delivering sensational 2140
Swedish Elo. Challenges even expert players.


Large Openings Library - 35000-move Openings Library for maximum game control.

200-ply Takeback - gives the most flexibility for experimentation.

Large LCD Display - shows useful game and move information for user convenience.

Classic German Design and Performance - improvement over the original classic
Milan

sleek and light cabinet; ideal for travel

Price:
159.90 €

Article number:
CMMILPRO

weight:
2,180 kg

cabinet:
size: 34 x 26 x 2,4 cm
king's height: 4,8 cm
board-square:19,5 cm
field-square:2,5 cm
material: plastic
hardware:
ROM: 64 kByte
RAM: 8 kByte
CPU: H7000
clock rate: 16 MHz
power supply
(Adaptor  optional) Article number: CMADA5001
batteries 6 x Mignon
playing strength
ELO Manufacturer: 2180
ELO SSDF 2077
making a move:
touch sensory board
opening book:
half moves: 50000
playing levels:
64
solves mate in max. 8 moves
take-back (ply)
89 half moves
miscellaneous:
teaching, position evaluation, coaching, handicap-levels, long term memory

===========================================================================
Description of Mehpisto Master Chess Pro:

Specific Features:

Extra slim design; protective wallet case

Expert Strength Program - award-winning program, delivering sensational 2140
Swedish Elo. Challenges even expert players.

Large Openings Library - 35000-move Openings Library for maximum game control.

200-ply Takeback - gives the most flexibility for experimentation.

Large LCD Display - shows useful game and move information for user convenience.

Classic German Design and Performance - improvement over the original classic
Milan

sleek and light cabinet; ideal for travel

The strongest Chess Computer in its price category! With an outstanding playing
strength, and 256 level settings, this computer is ideal for expert Chess
Players. With the combination of coaching features, playing modes and set up
options, this computer will offer you all the variety and stimulation you need
for the ultimate chess match.

Ultimate Program Strength: Ideal for expert players.

Variety and Stimulation: 64 Playing Levels; 200-move Take Back.

Self-Study Options: Setup Positions, all major openings and many famous
grandmaster moves to study; blunder and tactical alert warnings given; Hints
available; extra insight through Info Mode - watch the computer think!

Executive Board: Extra slim design; sensory board; LED Board Lights; 4-digit LCD
Display; Built-in Chess Clock; Protective

Wallet Case

Power Management System: Automatic Power Down feature and Power Management
Intelligence; Unfinished games held in memory; AC/DC Adapter included.

Problems

Hadicap-/Fun-Levels too strong for casual players and beginners.

Price:
199.50 €

Article number:
CMMC

weight:
2,200 kg

cabinet:
size: 34 x 26 x 2,4 cm
king's height: 4,8 cm
board-square:19,5 cm
field-square:2,5 cm
material: plastic
hardware:
ROM: 64 kByte
RAM: 8 kByte
CPU: H7000
clock rate: 16 MHz
power supply
Adaptor
batteries 6 x Mignon
playing strength
ELO Manufacturer: 2180
ELO SSDF 2077
making a move:
touch sensory board
opening book:
half moves: 50000
playing levels:
64
solves mate in max. 8 moves
take-back (ply)
200 half moves
miscellaneous:
teaching, position evaluation, coaching, handicap-levels, long term memory


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here's agoogle post that I made a few weeka ago

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=fritz+1995++icga&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=5a20ded2.0311131741.5b23fb26%40posting.google.com&rnum=1





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