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Subject: Re: Dedicated computers - great website

Author: Chuck

Date: 00:11:09 11/12/05

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On November 11, 2005 at 18:05:46, Steve B wrote:

>
>>I found this website during a search for the old Tandy 1850 which I foolishly
>>gave away years ago.
>>
>>http://www.xs4all.nl/~tluif/chescom/Engindex.html
>>
>>I much prefer playing dedicated machines. No sore eyes from staring at a acreen
>>and I also think they can play more like a human than do the PC based programs
>>due to their slower speed. PC software is too strong. The attempts to make it
>>play at different levels are not that impressive. Chess Master 8000 at lower
>>levels makes some stupid blunders that no one would make then plays like a
>>Master for short spells. Give me an old dedicated model any day.
>
>hi Nick
>yes a great site!
>
>this Dutchman has one of the best portable and handheld collections of all
>collector's
>
>Best
>Steve
>
>
>
>PS..i was always a bit upset when you sold your collection that sad day
>
>are you getting the "itch" back?
>did you keep any nice models for yourself??

Now, this really is a great site! The owner has really put a great effort into
publishing all these pictures and the collection includes some models I've never
heard of! Very cool and a most worthy bookmark! Thanks for pointing this out
Nick.

Cheers,

Chuck



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