Computer Chess Club Archives


Search

Terms

Messages

Subject: Re: Collector's Corner....Prize for Steve's Contest #4 arrived - Wow!!

Author: Steve B

Date: 16:44:51 08/31/05

Go up one level in this thread


>I received the prize for winning (guessing correctly) Steve's Summer Giveaway
>Contest #4 today, the CXG Advanced Star Chess computer.

HI Dick
glad you received it in good form


 >I have only skimmed the manual and played a few games, but here are some of
the
>Hint function>
>Variable playing styles >
Time clocks for both players ->
Anticipated line of play for up to 6 half moves.
>Position evaluation
>
>User programmable opening library -
>Game save library -
the programmable opening library.
>
>Custom position mode >

and all of this for a handheld in 1986!
a truely historical computer



>Do you know the approximate ELO it is rated at?

1550 Elo(1700-1750  USCF)
>
>What did it cost when new?

i got mine for $99 but i think the list was something like $125

>
>The adapter that it needs is a positive tip.  Will my Fidelity adapters work ok?

they should be ok   but to be honest i only used a 9 volt battery
battery life was quite good
something like 50-60 hours if i recall


>
>Thanks, Steve, for these interesting contests.

your most welcome

Best
Steve




This page took 0 seconds to execute

Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700

Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.