Author: Chris Tatham
Date: 09:54:10 02/26/06
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Hi Steve :-) Thanks for this post. Coincidentally, I've just scanned my SCC 6 manual this week. It makes reference to the existence of 2 additional modules, the openings module (BO6) you mention and the great chess games module (Greatet Games 1) (GG6). I presume the latter is equally as rare as unfortunately I have seen neither in the wild? My SCC6 came with a form offering a special inductory offer for both modules at $39.00 each. It enticingly described the GG6 module thus: "The Great Games cartridge provides chess enthusiasts with an opportunity to test their skill and knowledge of the games. Any one of 33 great games previously played by high ranking chess masters can be replayed with you playing white or black. Includes hint feature and 'Why the Game is Great' explanation." Interestingly this Fidelity offer also stated that 'additional cartridges will be made available as technology advances and as indicated by popular demand." Technology of course advanced but did popular demand require Fidelity to issue any further modules? 'modular' regards Chris On February 26, 2006 at 12:13:03, Steve B wrote: >The modular concept for dedicated chess computers has been an integral part of >the scene since the early 1980's > >improving an already existing unit by adding a module or cartridge was a way to >increase the strength/features without having to shell out for a whole new >computer > >oddly enough though..many collectors dont seem to collect these modules with the >same zeal they have for the computers > >i cant quite understand why some have this ambivalence to the modules as they >are an integral part of the hobby and no collection can be considered of the >first rank without at least some of them..IMO > >here we can see a VERY rare Fidelity module for the SC6 Chess Challenger > >the BO6 was an opening book module add-on increasing the size and depth of the >computers book > > >http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/cpaa2@sbcglobal.net/detail?.dir=fc80&.dnm=f54e.jpg&.src=ph > > >Perplexed Regards >Steve
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