Originally posted by irontigranI have one. I got it in early '07 for the outrageous sum of $350 (I have really bad handwriting) and I think they could have made a much, much better product for little or no extra cost. For instance: For putting games on a computer, you first have to put them on an SD card and then plug it in. That required me using an extra $30. There is also no "set up position" for when you're using it to study in the absence of a physical board. The good things are the battery life and the portability. I'm sure the price has lowered a lot since, so it might be a better buy now.
oh i see now theyre for notation
Originally posted by randolphNo, they're still $350. I just checked the website. What a rip-off.
I have one. I got it in early '07 for the outrageous sum of $350 (I have really bad handwriting) and I think they could have made a much, much better product for little or no extra cost. For instance: For putting games on a computer, you first have to put them on an SD card and then plug it in. That required me using an extra $30. There is also no "set up p ...[text shortened]... e portability. I'm sure the price has lowered a lot since, so it might be a better buy now.
And I'm sure they justify the lack of features, like analysis mode, by claiming it could be used to cheat in a tournament.
Originally posted by randolphthey are 359 bucks, no change in price 😕
I have one. I got it in early '07 for the outrageous sum of $350 (I have really bad handwriting) and I think they could have made a much, much better product for little or no extra cost. For instance: For putting games on a computer, you first have to put them on an SD card and then plug it in. That required me using an extra $30. There is also no "set up p ...[text shortened]... e portability. I'm sure the price has lowered a lot since, so it might be a better buy now.
thats what made it a no for me.. i was so dissapointed that is wasnt a reasonable amount. how can it really cost that much to make? all profit.
but they look really cool, i might wait till a new one comes out and then ill buy the old for cheaper maybe?
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I bought one these small hand held chess playing things at a car boot
sale for £2.00 ($4.00). It's naff - they claim it's 1800. it's 800.
I too went to the website in question. Looks and smells like a rip off.
Who is Samuel Baker...
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"Samuel Baker increased his rating by 775 points in one year..."
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Maybe he started off with a rating off 75.
Originally posted by greenpawn34yeah, i played 3 unsuccessful, USCF games a while ago, and i looked at my p-rating. its in the 800s, i could gain 775 easy if i went back 🙂
I bought one these small hand held chess playing things at a car boot
sale for £2.00 ($4.00). It's naff - they claim it's 1800. it's 800.
I too went to the website in question. Looks and smells like a rip off.
Who is Samuel Baker...
Quote:
"Samuel Baker increased his rating by 775 points in one year..."
Unquote.
Maybe he started off with a rating off 75.
what was the kind you bought?
Originally posted by irontigranI don't plan on ever owning one. I can buy a lot of Bic pens and tournament scorebooks with $350. (And I don't really mind manually transferring my games from scorebook to PC.) In my club tournaments, I haven't seen anyone using one yet.
what are these things exactly, they look cool but i dont get it. you make a personal DB of your games?
anyone own one?
http://monroi.com/products/all-monroi-chess-products.html