Author: Clive Munro
Date: 07:26:34 11/19/04
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On November 19, 2004 at 09:48:36, Steve B wrote: > My best dedicated model is my Mephisto Lyon 68000 followed >>closely by a Novag Sapphire (in playing strength only). I'm currently arranging >>to buy some Mephisto Magellan modules which will be the best I can do since I >>can't afford those stronger boards (although a Berlin Pro would be preferred - I >>always liked Lang's programs over Morsch's for playing style). > >sounds like a very nice collection to me as it is! >its interesting how the different playing styles of the various programmers is a >very personal acquired taste >for some strange reason i can play better against Dekoning(Tasc,Risc >2500,Montreux) then against Lang >for me the most enjoyable stlye is Kittinger as i find his style to be very >active >Schroeder is in-between for my games >i can hang on for a win or loss like a baby in diapers > >> >>I sure would like to see someone put out a stronger dedicated unit in the near >>future. > >well as you are well aware the Novag Star Sapphire should play at around >2150-2200 Elo but of course this is a PDA style computer >it was supposed to be compatible with the very nice Novag Universal board making >it a very nice dedicated computer with a fine wooden board and pieces(Like the >Sapphire II Deluxe)but i have never been able to succesfully get them working >together. >nor do i know of anyone who has > >Best >Steve Hi Chuck I do remember Nigel Short losing to the Mephisto Risc (Version 1 Polgar program) back in 1994 I think. Although it was part of a Club V Nigel Short match with the Mephisto getting the only win. I will dig it up when I get home. Also Gary K V Genius 3 (London program) at game in 25 on a not very fast PC (486 or slow Pentium I recall). Best regards Clive
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