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Eric,
But if you compare these both "overpriced" products like the latest iPhone and the Centaur, you have to considerate that the first is a top performant product with all features equipped ‘state of the art’, that fits even for professionals, the Centaur is far away from that. It would like comparing it with a simple prepaid plastic phone without gps etc. with a luxury price segment item.
However the iPhone wants to be you best friend too, that’s why it becomes the daily rider for so many which become dependent or even addicted to.
I think this risk is not given for our best plastic friend in black & white.
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. To high a price for the level of play, but for the collector worth the price.
That's what I have with my Centaur. The way of operating is unique for a modern chess computer. The way it plays against a player of my level is pure fun for me.
It's made of plastic, so what? Do you play better when the board and pieces are made of wood? I play for the game, not for the looks. I think the concept of the Centaur is brilliant for players like me.
No connection for updates? Are there any rules in chess that have been changed in the past 100 years? If it works, don't try to fix it.
All the comments of shortcomings like "It can't be connected to internet to play against other computers".... Well, I bought it to play against me.
If the Centaur isn't good enough for you, then don't buy it. The shop in the Netherlands where I bought mine told me that there is more demand than they can deliver. The reviews of buyers show that there are many more satisfied owners than disappointed ones.
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.