Ismenio's Chess Computers Collection
Welcome!
Here I have my chess computer collection. If you have
one that you would like to sell please feel free to contact me. Also,
the information here is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If you
see any inaccuracies please contact me. If you need a copy of a
manual that I have feel free to drop me a line. Also, if you're new to
collecting chess computer, you will find helpful information here. Read
on!
Thank you,
Ismenio [ Email:
contact@ismenio.com
] (Tambem falo
Português)
Ismenio's
Chess ComputerSets
Note:
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to view a high resolution image - some pictures are over 400Kb but you
will be able to see the details of the units. I've put one page per
computer so that I can dedicate more information for each one, rather
than having them all in one place.
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Accessories
NOVAG
Chess Printer (a gift
from
a collector from England! Thanks Mike
:)
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"Honorable Mentions" - the ones I don't have and would like to!
Novag Chess Robot Picture
NOVAG
ROBOT ADVERSARY (Robotic Chess)
I don't have this one. But I wanted to list it here for reference as I
haven't seen much details on this model on the web.
If you have this model
and would like to sell it, please contact me at: contact@ismenio.com
This is the Novag Robot Adversary. As you
can see it used a robotic arm to move the pieces and something
interesting that I was able to gather is that when the computer lost,
it would "threaten" you with the arm and make noises as to show its
anger! :)
Year: 1982
Processor: Z80
Programmer: David Kittinguer
Opening book: 5500
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Unreleased Robotic Chess
Model : Talking
Robotic
Chess 740
Manufacturer :
Excalibur Electronics
Year : n/a
ELO Rating: n/a
** THIS PRODUCT WAS NEVER RELEASED! ***
It seems it has been in development for many years now and from what I
have heard they canceled all production :(
I contacted the manufacturer and here's the response I got:
Date: 05/24/2004
Dear Mr.
Sousa,
Thank
you for your email regarding
the Excalibur Electronics product series. Unfortunately, the Robotic
chess
model will not be put into production and will not be available for the
foreseeable future. Please feel free to contact our website in the next
few
months for product updates.
Sincerely,
Customer
Service
Excalibur
Electronics, Inc.
Here's part of an advertisement for this product:
Like a real human opponent, Robotic
Chess talks
and moves its own
pieces! All other chess computers require you to make moves for both
armies. But now Excalibur Electronics after years of research and a
partnership with the University of Hong Kong brings you the world’s
most sophisticated chess computer! Its 500-word speaking vocabulary,
powerful play, teaching features, and more than 100 selectable levels
make this the choice for chess players of any strength from masters to
beginners!
- Large 500 word speaking vocabulary
- Uses speech to give encouragement, chess information, comments
and hints to help improve your playing skills.
- Sound can be disabled by a button
- Super strong chess programs capable of beating over 99% of all
chess players.
- Rating estimated to be over Grandmaster playing strength
- Opening book library contains standard chess openings
- 100 Levels of Play Beginner to Master rated
- Extended Teach Modes - For beginners or Experienced players
- Hint feature
- Takeback move function- lets you experiment and change a move
- Save game feature
- Includes instructions for the following languages; English,
French, German,
- Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish
- Powered by 4 AA batteries
- A/C Adapter Optional
- Board Size 24x24
The selling price was listed as 499ドル.95
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