Author: Chuck
Date: 04:41:28 11/12/05
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On November 12, 2005 at 06:54:47, Steve B wrote: >Hi Chuck > >i know you mean to say Resurrection where you wrote Renaissance so i will >substitute accordingly >:)) > Thanks, Steve! I have a friend who refers to this problem as CRS! Can't Remember...well, that's just it. :) No, actually, I just expected Renaissance was the follow-on model to the Resurrection. It does seem to naturally follow...sort of...doesn't it? Really, I can't believe I made that mistake. And repeatedly, too! Oh boy. > >> >>OK, now that I've vented, I'll offer my unrealistic wish list of top 5 computers >>that I don't have: >> >>1. Resurrection >>2. Fidelity Elite Premiere >>3. Fidelity Elite Avant Garde V6, V9, or V10 (which I wouldn't modify) :) >>4. TASC R40 (or R30 - but I guess I'll never get past all the scam auctions) >>5. Mephisto Genius 68030 >>6. Mephisto Risc 1 or 2 (OK, I couldn't stop!) > >certainly a fine list and one which shows you know a great deal about the >high-end dedicated units > >but you know Chuck ,strength is not the only thing that draws me and many >collectors to these old computers > >the .info boys are for the most part not collectors of the old computers,but >rather Enthusiasts who concentrate mainly on the higher rated computers >and do test and play matches > >on Kurts site there is not this concentration on strength and Elo but more of a >"walk down memory" lane feel to the place >i am sure you know the url for it > >while strength is of course important ,for me personally it is not the most >important thing.it is only a sub-set of collecting > >hunting for fine old computer's ,trading with friends, or playing an old >Fidelity Elite Champion are other aspects of the collecting hobby > >for example if i had to give up all of my comuters but keep one..i would keep >the Novag Robot and it only plays 1400 Elo > >Best Regards >Steve I think this difference in focus is merely a reflection that we are in a different stage of collecting, Steve. I still have many computers to buy, and a limited budget of course, so for now I'm still trying to get some of those elusive stronger models. Maybe once I make some progress there my focus will shift. As for myself, my favorite opponent is my Mephisto Polgar. I've previously praised Ed Schroeder for this excellent model, which plays a great and (IMO) very human game. It's not so strong tactically that I can't keep up with it, and yet it generally doesn't go in for the pawn grabbing materialism that many weaker programs are known for. It is a wonderful program for that plays a well-balanced game and even after 15 years, it's still my favorite. Kind regards, Chuck
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