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Subject: Re: Best Digital Clock?

Author: Terry Ripple

Date: 19:16:59 08/11/99

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On August 11, 1999 at 14:43:58, Dave Gomboc wrote:

>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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Dave, I know about the other clocks but this is definitly a "winner" and besides
i forgot to mention that it is Fide endorsed and at this years World- Open in
Philadelphia, i saw several grandmasters using this clock!!!

Regards,Terry



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