Author: Manfred Rosenboom
Date: 09:07:46 01/02/04
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On January 02, 2004 at 11:27:59, steven blincoe wrote:
>This last item will be a toughie..so i will keep the question open for several
>days..
>
>Name the FIRST dedicated computer to be released for sale, to employ the
>Motorola 68000 16 bit processor.
>
>
>utilizing this processor greatly increased the playing strength of the dedicated
>chess computer market and every manufacturer quickly adopted it in their models
>
>HINT:the computer had a full Tournament-sized board in beautiful wood and was
>Auto-Sensory
>
>Steve
Hi Steve,
I think, the answer is simple: Mephisto Excalibur
http://www.schachcomputer.at/excalibu.htm (photo of this machine)
BTW: I saw this beautiful machine, when Kurt took the picture in Kaufbeuren way
back in 2001 ;-)
Have a look at
http://www.schachcomputer.at/rar.htm
to see more of this rarities.
Unfortunately I own only a Mephisto Genius 68030 of this list :-( As an old
Mephisto III fan the Mephisto Excalibur would be VERY interesting for me.
Best,
Manfred
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