Author: Ismenio Sousa
Date: 06:48:09 01/10/05
You can't buy a "new" Tasc system since there aren't any and there won't be. You can only get used units for some pretty bucks. What if you want a similar model today with more capabilities? Well, just build your own, or, more accurately, buy and put the pieces together to assemble a similar unity. 3 easy steps: 1. Buy the DGT board $399.95 (ChessUSA has it http://www.chessusa.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?page=8/83-D40.html&item=83-D40) 2. Buy the OQO (ultra personal computer) $1900.00 (http://www.oqo.com/store/shop.cgi/op/op_index.html) 3. Buy <insert_your_favorite_strong_PC_chess_program_here> Put the three together and voila! You can have a very strong "dedicated" chess computer! I just thought about that because I have been watching the OQO for almost 3 years now. Way before it was released. I was interested in it for other reasons but the price tag stopped me from getting one. Quick and dirty pros and cons: Pros ---- 1. Tasc-like system, very transportable and user friendly 2. Extremely upgradable - just upgrade the chess program! 3. You can use multiple "modules" - Arena? Junior? Fritz? Why not use them all? 4. Tournament size unit with very modern smart board 5. Internet ready! (Duh! :) 6. Color screen ;) 7. 1Ghz processor! 8. You can use the OQO as a portable computer as well! (Duh!) Cons ---- 1. Not really a "dedicated" chess computer (some would say this is up for discussion) 2. Expensive 3. Expensive 4. Very expensive! Best, Ismenio
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