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Subject: Re: Collector's Corner... Machine Evolution?:o)

Author: Daniel Jackson

Date: 13:01:41 07/13/04

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On July 13, 2004 at 14:59:20, steven blincoe wrote:

>time for a refreshing break from the intesnse pressure's of World Class
>Competition..
>
>when is a dedicated unit,,NOT  a dedicated unit??
>
>the answer is this very unique computer..
>the Mephisto Wonder Machine
>
>it was to be a bridge for  the transition from Purely Dedicated units to the new
>players on the block..the PC
>
>Released in 1993 with an estimated elo of 2350(only the Tasc units are higher)
>not more then 10 were made
>there is only one known owner worldwide:
>
>http://www.schachcomputer.at/rarwundermaschine.htm
>
>STEve

Interesting...the floppy drive in the left corner caught my eye. This is a bit
like finding a "transitional fossil" in the Dedicated Unit/Personal Computer
world;-)

My Best,
Daniel



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