Author: Clive Munro
Date: 07:49:01 12/06/04
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On December 06, 2004 at 10:29:43, Steve B wrote: > >>Thank you for that Steve I must admit I had never heard of the Arb! Is it true >>that the Novag Robot threatens you if you beat it? and is it your favorite? > >well,the Novag Robot was the only computer ever released to have an "Emotions" >feature > >with this feature engaged..the computer will try to distact you while you are >thinking..by movings its Robotic Arm suddenly and without warning,all the while >beeping and flashing various lights > >if you lose to the Robot it will raise the arm in victorious triumph and beep >gleefully,with lights flashing like a Xmas tree > >if it loses it makes a sad weeping sound and slowly drags its arm across the >board in humiliated defeat > >some collector's have reported that their Robots(when in a hoplessly lost >position) have actually lashed out in anger with the grasping claw dangeroulsy >close ..too close for comfort > >i have never seen this but perhaps it was an upgrade i didnt get? >:)) >I DOUBT THAT!! >Steve FANTASTIC!!! I wish I had one! Or could afford one! Was/is it very strong? Intrigued Clive :)
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