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Subject: Re: Collector's Corner..A Blast From The Past

Author: Thomas Mayer

Date: 16:39:27 02/23/06

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Hi Steve,

On February 23, 2006 at 19:29:21, Steve B wrote:

>the CXG Chess 2001 is a real collector's item
>although not considered rare, it was released in 1983 and featured an Early
>Version of Richard Lang's Cyrus program
>unusual for a plastic computer ,move input was auto-sensory which normally is
>seen in more expensive wooden models
>due to this odd combination of plastic and auto-sensory move input  the 2001 is
>one of those computers prone to high defect rates like its younger brother the
>Euro-Champ released in 1984
>
>on Ebay now is an auction for the CXG 2001
>looks to be in good condition and complete with all of the trimmings(box
>,manual,pieces)
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8766769081
>
>Wiki Entry for the CXG 2001:
>http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php/CXG_Chess_2001
>
>although there are no bidders now i am expecting a flurry of last second
>frenetic bidding
>
>but as i mentioned above..the computer could be working perfectly but can it
>withstand the brutal torture of shipping??
>
>Remember..Chess Computer Collecting is like a box of Chocolates
>you never know what you are gonna get..
>

too bad that the seller does not ship worldwide - else this one would be really
interesting to me

Still no Lang in collection regards

Thomas



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