Author: D Ridge
Date: 21:35:01 09/08/99
Go up one level in this thread
On September 09, 1999 at 00:13:08, Bradley S., Short wrote: >I have been looking for the best in stand alone chess computers and it >seems now the R30 is no longer an option. I understand that these >machines don't pack the punch that the top PC programs do. I have >both Fritz 5 and Chessmaster 6000. But I would still like a computer >that I can set up and play with pieces witout having to fuss with the >PC. >I've played some with the older Mephisto models that have the LED on each >square and I don't really care for that. The R30 was an exception >because it had 4 LED's per sqaure. I also don't care much for machines >that only report the move on a display screen. Actually coordinate >lights are quite suitable. >I was wondering about the Karpov Grandmaster. How strong is it? I would like >to find one that exceeds 2400 uscf. Does anyone >know if the Mephisto Milano Pro is still available? > >Brad I have many machines, including the Karpov GM. It's my favourite dedicated unit but only plays around 2000-2100. The full size board and feature touch auto-sensor board is great. You won't find anything dedicated that packs the punch of a fast PC. The rule of thumb is that you should by a unit at least 200 points stronger than you. What's your rating? Later...Dave
This page took 0 seconds to execute
Last modified: Thu, 15 Apr 21 08:11:13 -0700
Current Computer Chess Club Forums at Talkchess. This site by Sean Mintz.