Author: Steve B
Date: 11:44:05 01/18/05
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>Got a Novag Solo on ebay for $8 US. A small calculator type 'computer' with a >folding magnetic board and flat tab pieces. Very neat concept - when folded up >it = 5.5 x 2.5 x 0.75 inches. Another interesting pocket set. The Integrated >Circuit inside has a date code '738' = August 1973 if I am correct. Do you know >anything of this set ? HI Ian i have the Solo in a custom made deluxe wooden board: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cpaa2@sbcglobal.net/detail?.dir=3353&.dnm=ffc6.jpg&.src=ph i am surprised that the computer chip says 1973?? that was 4 years before the first chess computer was released(Chess Challanger) are you certain about the date? the Solo will play at about 1500 USCF(1350 eLO) at its highest level Best Steve
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