Sleek. Refined.
That's not what this is at all.
What this is, is a portable chess computer for 20 bucks.
Most importantly though, are all the features it comes with. The coolest feature by far is the ability to setup the board and have the computer analyze the position. This is great if you ever wanted to play a "what if" position from a tactics book and you are away from your computer. It's a great companion to my 111 Winning Endgames by Pandolfini because both easily fit in each of my pockets.
I see they're going for $22.77 now at amazon here. I got mine for $19.77 just a week ago, so the price might go down if you check back from time to time.
Not that it matters, but it's also endorsed by Kasparov. Although I wouldn't be surprised if he's never seen it before in his life. If I was World Champion I'd endorse anything they'd give me money for ;D
(If it seems too light in the pic, don't worry, you can adjust the contrast to be super dark if you like)
6 comments:
Cool. Tempting.
Sweet looking little machine. Is there anyway to hook this up to a computer?
Nope, it's main draw for me is the setup position feature. A surprisingly large number of electronic chess games far more expensive than this one leave this crucial feature out. I should also mention that its engine isn't the strongest. So if you're rated 1800 or above you could probably beat it with ease. For a novice like me though, it's perfect for checking for any tactical shots I might have missed.
wow, i just might get one based off your review. does it come with the contact lens case, or is that extra?
Get 'em while they're hot! This item has been discontinued by Saitek. Probably because its playing strength is about 1600 (manufacturer's estimate). This makes it a somewhat poor analysis partner.
Someone has to say it... might as well be me:
AND AT ALMOST 5% OF THE COST OF A MONROI...AND ... IT DOES MUCH MORE!
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