Author: Michael Watters
Date: 15:05:41 01/31/05
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On January 30, 2005 at 20:44:41, Steve B wrote: >>The contenders are:- >> >>Tasc R30 >>Renaissance Sparc >>Mephisto Exclusive Genius 68030 London >>Mephisto Turniermaschine >>Fidelity Elite Premiere >>MGS Sargon 2.5 - because it was my first ;) >> >>and my choice is .......................... >> > >biting my nails here > cmon give a guy with a beat up arm and leg a break here >:) >Steve OK Steve but I see you have some time on your hands. Now the Tuniermaschine was a poor choice. Who really wants to swap Mephisto programs that are too strong to beat and are very similar anyway. Besides I haven't even seen one. The MGS is just a sentimental choice. I can't get the name right of the 03068 London Genius but it is strong, nice board, good features, easy to use, modular, has a handy case which minimises set up time, it feels good. The Tasc R30 is very strong, the piece recognition excellent, the menu system good, the wood easy to dent, the set up time a bit lengthy, the board and information display excellent. Perhaps the best for playing chess and it feels good too. Shame it thrashes me. The Renaissance Sparc is strong, noisy, the board slightly lacking in "class", the pieces undersized for the board. I have always been a sucker for LCD displays. Very nice to use and with heaps of character. I like it a lot. There is something about the Fidelity Elite Premiere. Gorgeous board, two programs, enough options to sink a battleship. Of course you have to work to get only a proportion of the information you get on a plate from a Tasc. OK I am ready to reach a decision..... It is now between:- Tasc R30 London Exclusive Renaissance Sparc Fidelity Elite Premiere I hope that has cleared up my choice All the best Mike
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