Re: Stand alones

Hi Jerry. I'm toying with the idea of getting one of these (Excalibur Grandmaster) too. Just tried to look at Excalibur's web site to see the manual, but it's not available. (Sent a note to their customer service folks, so I'll see what happens with that.)

Anyway, I'm wondering about a couple of features and maybe you'd be willing to help...

First, the description mentions an LCD for both players. Does the board function as a chess clock for timed games between two players?

Second, photos of the unit make me think maybe there's some kind of a case or cover that snaps over the playing surface when not in use. Is there? Is there any kind of a carrying case for the board and pieces?

Finally, what are the unit's overall dimensions?

Thanks very much for any information you can provide!

DJV

Jerry Creed wrote:
I reveived the Grandmaster and am very happy with it so far. I think it is happy as well, having won every game.


<demarksman@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1150383251.928475.300700@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The GM is a very nice-looking standalone for the price...
tournament-size pieces.... I opted for the Mephisto since the extra
strength for me is important (program is by Frans Morsch), and also,
it's small enough to be actually portable. The 3D pieces aren't too
bad--king is about 2" tall. I haven't used anything from Excalibur, but
have owned Saitek/Mephisto products before (the GK2100) and found them
to be very durable and well made.


Jerry Creed wrote:

As you point out, the screen, the mouse, switching back and
forth..........more trouble than it's worth. I ordered the Grandmaster by
Excalibur. It's returnable. The Mephisto Master was my alternative choice
but the pieces are smaller.

BTW, Last night I played chess with a buddy in the Village. It had been
awhile. Nothing like the real game!!!

Jerry..............thanks for your comment.



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