Author: Dave Gomboc
Date: 11:43:58 08/11/99
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On August 11, 1999 at 07:47:18, Terry Ripple wrote: >On August 11, 1999 at 00:33:55, Dave Gomboc wrote: > >>On August 10, 1999 at 20:43:57, Terry Ripple wrote: >> >>>On August 10, 1999 at 20:14:06, G. R. Morton wrote: >>> >>>>Say, is there a review or is anyone familiar enough with all the best digital >>>>clocks to comment on which is the easiest to use , quickest to set any time >>>>control, best quality, recommendations, etc? >>>>Thanks. >>>---------- >>>Hi, >>> The best clock by far is the "Chronos Digital Game Clock" because it`s very >>>easy to use and has a large numeral display. Several people in our chess club >>>are using this clock and love it!!! You can buy it here at ICD- Your Move Chess >>>and Games and they show a picture of it. Sells for $119.95 >>> >>>Regards,Terry >> >>I've never seen this clock, but I've seen the Saitek one, and think it is pretty >>good. You say that the Chronos is the best by far, so can you say more on what >>makes it better than the Saitek one? >> >>Dave >---------- >Hi Dave, > I`am also familiar and used the Saitek clock. The Chronos clock has a larger >digital display and there is a small red light above each clock that lights up >when it`s your turn to move(easier to see whose turn it is from accross the >room) The clock is narrow and a little longer than the Saitek which makes it a >little closer to reach. The set-up procedure is easier to program, plus easier >to return to the same settings after each game. Also it has many pre-programed >time controls and unlimited programming of different time settings. And the >"Chronos" is now the "Official Clock" for the USCF!!! > >Regards,Terry Hmm, that does sound pretty good. I'll have to take a look at it if my analogue clock breaks down. :-) Actually, the only part that doesn't look good is the endorsement of the USCF... that makes me scared! They always seem to have their name aligned with crap, e.g. the original USCF digital clock, USCF Chess program, et cetera... Dave
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