Sean Evans wrote:
The reason they no longer make dedicated chess computers is because they are junk compared to new chess hardware/software. Why pay for a full computer with one or a few chess programs on it only to play chess. With a micro, netbook, tablet or PC, I can download as many games as I want with full configurability and just set up my wood board beside it. I move for the program myself. These dedicated chess games that claim they will move the pieces are junk, don't buy them. Don't listen to Steve B, he is stuck in 1980's-land
Enjoy,
Sean
So said people about vinyl records when CD's came out and now they're hot.
That you don't like dedicated chess computers is obviously fine, you should just find a rather more respectful way of expressing your opinions...
Hi Sean
Have a look at my 'Le Grande Citrine Arena' which embraces the old with the new.
A modified Novag Citrine with a Tablet PC running Rybka via Arena !! http://gardenshednews2.yolasite.com/
Bryan
What's my next move? - to the fridge for another beer !!
To Steve, I just recently got 2 Mephisto Munchen Boards with all the pieces and adaptors, original box's but no manuals.The first one has the Dallas 68020 modules with the World Champ 1986 emblem and the 2nd is the Portorose 32 Bit and 1989 World Champ emblem.Both work fine and are in very good condition.Just out of curiosity how much are they worth.
And also do you know where the manuals could be downloaded from for both these models?
Cubeman wrote:To Steve, I just recently got 2 Mephisto Munchen Boards with all the pieces and adaptors, original box's but no manuals.The first one has the Dallas 68020 modules with the World Champ 1986 emblem and the 2nd is the Portorose 32 Bit and 1989 World Champ emblem.Both work fine and are in very good condition.Just out of curiosity how much are they worth.
And also do you know where the manuals could be downloaded from for both these models?
Hi Alex
well those are two very desirable modules being that they are the 32 bit versions
as to the manuals
this site has the Portorose manual in English(the manuals for the 16 and 32 bit are exactly the same)
the site does have the Dallas module manual but only in German http://www.zanchetta.net/echecs/documentations.aspx
Thanks for that info, now I feel like a thief. I got both these machines for $150 NZ= approx $112 US.Is Larry still interested in one of these? Shipping from NZ to Australia should be cheaper. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =343726663
I understand the charm of wooden chess computers although I still feel that I'm almost there with a wireless DGT board and a laptop...
For those who don't agree, I wonder (and this may well be pie in the sky given my ignorance of the subject matter) if it would be possible to program one of the iPhone chess programs to drive a DGT board? This would get round the objections people have to using a laptop in conjunction with their board.
Perhaps someone could design an ICC/FICS client for the iPhone with DGT support?
Cubeman wrote:Thanks for that info, now I feel like a thief. I got both these machines for $150 NZ= approx $112 US.Is Larry still interested in one of these? Shipping from NZ to Australia should be cheaper. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =343726663
Is that the link for you buying the computer or offering to sell it?
Squinting Regards
Steve
It was the auction I won, originally had start price of $50 and I thought I will try a buy now offer of $130 to make a quick get-away.They replied with a $150 counter offer, so I quickly snapped it up.When I went to pick up I found out the people had no idea what they were worth, it turned out to be that they belonged to the husband (died 8 years ago) of an old lady the person looks after and she just wanted them to get rid of.
Also when looking at the manuals from the site you supplied, I see that there is an English version for the "Roma" the instructions seem to make sense for the "Dallas", are they not too different?
Cubeman wrote:they belonged to the husband (died 8 years ago) of an old lady the person looks after and she just wanted them to get rid of.
this is a recurring nightmare of mine
i croak and my wife sells all of my chess computers at a garage sale ..one by one ..for 25-50 cents a pop
I empathize with you and truly understand your concerns, Steve. And, just because you woke up screaming much too early to even see what would happen of those precious collectibles once brought back home by senseless parents just to ear their offspring yelled at them "I want an iPoooodd!!!" and throwing the set violently on the ground, doesn't make the menace any less real!
My point is : right now is the perfect time for New Year's resolutions, and as it is my duty as a jurist to be of good counseling I warmly urge you to start dispatching your collection in your will. Those precious items must not fall into bad hands! I will even push my kindness as far as suggesting you what it could look like (for free!) :
And as of my computer chess sets collection, here is what I want for them :
- I give my Milton Bradley Robot to my wise and dear counsel Julien Marcel, as I know he will make good use of it, and as a mark of esteem and friendship,
- to Fernando I give my Novag Solo, as I know how a precious help it will be for him in his quest to mastery,
- to Mark Uniacke I give my Chess Champion MK1, whom the program will be with no doubt a worthy source of inspiration,
- to Julien, again, I give my Mephisto Portoroz (Risc), as a little reminder of the good old days,
- to Fernando, my splendid ComputaChess, as it will surely be a formidable sparing partner when training his finals,
- ... etc
Mischievous regards Signing off and hiding from Fernando
