Author: D Ridge
Date: 18:26:14 09/14/99
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On September 14, 1999 at 10:52:19, Thomas Curry wrote: >Hello! > >I need your help. I am trying to select an inexpensive travel chess computer. >There are many choices, so perhaps some of you could let me know your opinions >and experiences with the following: > >Excalabur Viper 120E, Escort 127E >Novag Amber, Amethyst Plus >Sapphire Opal Plus, Cosmos, Bullet > >Any info, opinions, experiences greatly appreciated. > >Thanks! > >Tom Tom, I have owned many and tried most. There are two big questions I need to know before recommending a machine. What is your strength and how big a machine can you live with. Personally, I can't stand the calculator-style units like the Sapphire II. From my experience many keying errors occur when you must punch several keys per move. But it's small and strong. My preference for a medium size portable with good features, strength and a decent size playing surface is the Cosmos (formally Travel Champion 2100). If you want something that will fit in your shirt pocket and can live with a 1500-1600 rating then you can't beat a Palm Pilot running Pocket Chess-LCD screen-no fuss. I enjoy my Opal Plus because the overall unit size is small enough to be really portable yet the pieces and playing surface are a fair size. But I would place it's rating around 1500-1600. Stay away from things like the Jasper or the Avalon-total junk-I have them both. Dave
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