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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