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Saitek Expert Travel Chess Computer

Saitek Expert Travel Chess Computer

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  • 64 playing levels: normal, infinite, tournament, and more
  • All major openings and many famous grandmaster moves to learn
  • 50-move Take Back lets you experiment and learn
  • Info mode gives you extra insight to the computer's moves
  • Compact design measuring 11L x 8.25W x 3D inches
Description

Strength and advanced features make the Saitek Expert Travel Chess Computer the best compact computer choice for the expert chess player. This computer offers ultimate expert program strength to challenge even tournament level players.


Key features at a glance:


  • 64 playing levels: normal, infinite, tournament, blitz, fun, mate search, training, adaptive
  • Coach mode features capture alert and tactical alert warnings
  • Playing options including user-selectable search algorithms for customization
  • 50-move Take Back lets you experiment and learn
  • Setup option lets you try out new positions and moves
  • Offers all major openings and many famous grandmaster moves from which to learn
  • Info mode gives you extra insight to the computer's moves
  • Compact laptop-style case with flip-down lid
  • Pewter and silver effect peg pieces
  • Storage area for safekeeping of all pieces
  • Integrated LCD screen
  • Built-in chess clock
  • Automatic power-down feature conserves battery life
  • Unfinished games are held in memory so you can pick up where you left off
  • Requires 4 AA batteries (not included)

CHOKING HAZARD - small parts may pose a risk to children under 6 yrs.

Dimensions & Specifications

Dimensions

11L x 8.25W x 3D inches

# of Levels

64

Assembly

Our products are shipped partially assembled. Assembly is easy and requires only common household tools. Furniture will be shipped with all necessary fasteners. Assembly is a matter of minutes with easy to follow instructions. Carefully read the instructions and acquaint yourself with the wood parts, bolts, and screw sizes before starting assembly of your furniture.

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Saitek Expert Travel Chess Computer
 
3.5

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5.0

a sturdy robust powerhouse

By the cat

from uk

Pros

  • Can Withstand Use
  • Easy To Play
  • Educational
  • Entertaining
  • Fun
  • Interactive
  • Nice Layout

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Adults
    • Travel

    Comments about Saitek Expert Travel Chess Computer:

    good build quality, superb program ,tactical chess excellent,positional chess excellent, the pocket battleship of computers .negative review on website has been touted all over net by novice player, why didnt he use guarrantee?? I have owned many chess computers this up there with the best.It is however better suited for the advanced player. best

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    2.0

    Ruined by Poor Design

    By Henry Arnold

    from London, England

    Pros

    • Excellent playing range
    • Good range of options

    Cons

    • Not robust
    • Sloppily designed

    Best Uses

      Comments about Saitek Expert Travel Chess Computer:

      I suppose I could have just been unlucky but, within a few days of using this machine, the LED that is used when the computer wants to make a move on the E file stopped working. I can usually get it going again with a couple of hard taps but this does not feel like a robust machine to me.

      The lid is poorly designed. It doesn’t always keep all the pieces in their respective holes, and this can lead to pieces spilling out when the lid is opened. I also don't much care for the lid itself - there's no effective way to 'store' it when it's open, and it gets in the way if you want to play as black without the tedium of setting up all the pieces the other way around.

      It has 30 holes on the side of the board for captured pieces. Whilst it is true that only 30 pieces can be captured in a game, the set comes with 8 spare pieces (2 pawns and 2 queens for each side). So, as I diligently practice my king, knight and bishop vs. king endgame, I run out of places to put the spare pieces. Annoying.

      My last issue is around the programming itself. The machine does have an impressive range of options, and can play chess from beginner to advanced level (I can’t confirm how advanced though, as I’m certainly no grand master). However, if I set it to its ‘Fun’ levels and then try to set it back to its normal modes, it suddenly becomes stupidly easy to beat. This was explained in a loose piece of paper in the packaging – apparently, the fun levels restrict its search algorithm, but they forgot to program it to remove this limitation when it’s switched to the other modes. There is a workaround – it involves using the master reset button, but this loses all your settings. This has probably been fixed in later versions, but it’s no help to me.

      Overall, a good chess machine ruined by sloppy implementation.

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