Author: Terry McCracken
Date: 09:45:59 01/02/04
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On January 02, 2004 at 12:07:46, Manfred Rosenboom wrote: >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 Yep, in 1983, Mephisto Excalibur was released by Hegner&Glasser, very good! I first thought H&G released the first 68000 machine in 1984...oopss! However, I don't see owning the Mephisto 68030 as being unfortunate;-) Hey if you'ld like to part with it...:-) Terry
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