Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 16:50:22 03/05/04
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On March 05, 2004 at 07:36:25, steven blincoe wrote: >HI Richard > > >>Can anyone suggest the better machine or some alternative that wont break the >>bank! > >it depends on what you are looking for in a dedicated unit >both computers are priced about the same >if playing strength is all that matters to you,then the Saitek is clearly the >stronger of the two >if playing in front of a nice-full sized tournament board (with green and white >buff squares)and solid ,heavy magnetic pieces appeals to you,then the Excalibur >is your baby > >one problem with the Excalibur and playing in front of your wife.. >the computer makes an annoying beeping noise on each and every key-press as well >as on each and every move(both yours and the computers) >to top it off,you CANNOT disable the sound! > >so unless your wife is willing to have you beeping at her every few seconds then >this could be a significant drawback >:)) > >Quiet Regards >Steve ...in some marriages this may be a desirable "feature" (but no mine!) ;>) seriously -- here's a great one to get with 64 LEDS on every sqaure (very desirable feature for less than $100 and it won't last long (I'm not the seller) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3179192960&category=2554&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1 they did have a "buy it now" for $99 - but somebody bid on it for less than that and the "buy it now" is now gone ...
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