Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 10:52:58 05/09/04
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On May 09, 2004 at 13:34:53, Jacob Zar wrote: >I,m a relative beginner and I'm looking for a good portable sensory chess >machine. By portable I mean one that is battery operated and can be takenn with >you. By Sensory, I mean that the machine knows where I physically place a piece >and responds accordingly. I would appreciate advice on which to buy and possibly >where it's sold. Hi , If you are a beginner in chess -- almost any ofthe inexpensive models will suit you fine. ICD (our sponsor) carries both the portable tabletop sensory computers http://www.icdchess.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?category=82&cart_id=862968.13868 and peg sensory computers. http://www.icdchess.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?category=81&cart_id=862968.13868 The peg sensory will be more portable while the tabletop might provide better visual appeal. An appropriate chesscomputer for one to start with as a beginner in chess would be rated around 1200, It will still beat you - but as you learn the game , you will be able to beat it. How long it will be good for you depends on your native ability. Almost everyone who stdues and play chess sees marked improvement in their first two years. You sometimes might find these less expensive on eBay - but with ICD you are dealing with a company that has been in business for over 20 years and they have a store. This means you do not have to worry about sending it back and if something goes wrong etc etc. Since you are self proclaimed newbie, I suggest you get one from ICD or some other established business for your first chess computer. Later on you can always try the eBay route for a chess computer. One word of caution about ebay- sometimes people ask too much. But more often, you can usually buy it for less - but without the same degree of comfort that you whave buying it from an established company like ICD.
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