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Eric1956
I don't want to compare the products, only the "what is it worth" price.
On this forum I read enthousiast story's about old chess computers. A lot of them don't play on high level, yet they are still very wanted as a collectors item and well payed for.
What I don't understand is why it's so hard to accept for a lot of members here that there are chess players who are very happy with the Centaur.
I don’t see any member here who do not accept Centaur fans. Yes, he’s different, it changes and gives a fresh line. From time to time it’s fun, so that’s ok. (For me).
Price discussing is not reasonable, and won’t change anything, as far as users are willing to pay.
The real thing is, that old chess computers are completely different playing. I recently acquired a Chesscomputer from 1983 (Programmed by Nitsche) which seems to have a real soul. You even hear the electronic softly switching inside the magnetics. It’s amazing and exactly was a searched: a chess partner who plays my level, without taking me as a stupid or simulating weakness to wipe me off at the end. This low level play style (of this mm1) has nothing in common with the reduced levels of the latest millennium products and even less with the friendly Centaur.
This great looking 3kg exclusive board (wood) can be used with batteries, so no cable stuff needed. It replaced the b&w plastic toy and found his place on a table in the fireplace room in my country house, always ready to play, attractive even for visitors.
The Centaur will be used on vacation with children or relaxed in garden during long summer days , or maybe in an office waiting area.