Author: William Kerr
Date: 17:05:33 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 Hi again; Sometimes I wish I was a fly on the wall to hear the designers discuss what options/features should be in a dedicated chess computer design. Sometimes engineers/marketers have the best intentions and the public just does not buy it. Bill
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