Author: Martin Slowik
Date: 01:25:28 11/12/05
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Hi Chuck, >And we don't have totally different opinions. I'd choose a V9 or a V10 first, >but given the unavailability of these models and the fact that Fidelity went out >of business and a stronger model was never made, I'd take the "V11". Absolutely the same opinion here. The originals are of course of higher value (not only financially) but very hard to get. My V9 is unfortunately only a Fidelity upgraded one (6114 model) but I think this is the closest I can get to the V9 or V10 units. (Okay, I've seen Karsten Bauermeister's V10 when visiting him but that's not the same...) ;) >I should >probably give up on the real Avant Garde board, too, since I never even see one >for sell period, and just go ahead and submit my A/S board for upgrading. >Personally, I think I like the Avant Garde board best, even better than the >Mephisto Munchen board (which is available and of which I have one). My V2 is actually my favourite dedicated unit since it's almost in a mint condition. When I got it, my first thought was "my god, this one hasn't been used at all!". For a few months I thought about upgrading it to V11 by Mr Bucke but hesitated to send it. It could get damaged or get some scratches, so I decided to think about it first. The result? Well, meanwhile I got to the conclusion that this particular unit should stay as it is, I won't upgrade it ever. It's extremely pleasurable to blitz against it anyway. Nonetheless despite Steve's arguments I have no objections against a V11 in general. The offered one for example would be a very nice add to my schachcomputer park (and I don't own an Elite A/S yet). However I won't bid on this one simply due to my streched budget for this year. Maybe on a later occasion. On the other hand I've heard rumours from other German collectors that some of the overclocked V11 had problems even Mr Bucke couldn't solve. Some work flawlessly but others simply boot or freeze after a few hours of work probably due to heat problems. This happens not often but it is said that things like that may happen. Well, just rumours collectors whisper to you only... ;) So no guarantee about the correctness of the info but I think one should be aware of this if interested in buying such a unit. V11 Regards, Martin
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