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Subject: Re: Looking for a Dedicated Chess Computer

Author: Murat

Date: 14:41:02 08/11/05

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Hi Joshua,

At that price range you will not find any dedicated chess computers with a
serial port.

The only one I know which is still on market is this model.

http://www.chessusa.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?page=8/82-N14.html&item=82-N14

altho I dont think the port on those can be used for xboard. I think it can be
used to display the move list on a computer screen and print it. And perheps
also can display the evaluations.

With the serial connection on my Renaissance I can issue some commands from my
PC keyboard like new game, take back, set level and so on. but these are mostly
useless futures.

You might be better of buying a Palm Zire21 unit. there are quite a few strong
programs for it, which you can use save and load pgn games from your PC.

I think a Zire21 plus Hiarcs for palm will cost you around 100 dollars US and
will give you a 2500 elo unit. Only problem with PDA's are short battery life
but most work with a power adapter.

I am sure Steve also will advise you since he might know other options.

good luck

Murat ...



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