How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
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How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
I have bought a MCGE but it's a Christmas present so cannot use it until then
I was wondering if the current game and preference settings such as language, pondering etc., are saved even with no power connected. On the German forum it was suggested that there may be a rechargeable battery, but I have found no mention of this in the manual. Does anyone know if user settings and the current game are retained even when the unit is unplugged?
Battery backed regards
Ray
I was wondering if the current game and preference settings such as language, pondering etc., are saved even with no power connected. On the German forum it was suggested that there may be a rechargeable battery, but I have found no mention of this in the manual. Does anyone know if user settings and the current game are retained even when the unit is unplugged?
Battery backed regards
Ray
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Re: How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
Hi RayYarc wrote:I have bought a MCGE but it's a Christmas present so cannot use it until then
I was wondering if the current game and preference settings such as language, pondering etc., are saved even with no power connected. On the German forum it was suggested that there may be a rechargeable battery, but I have found no mention of this in the manual. Does anyone know if user settings and the current game are retained even when the unit is unplugged?
Battery backed regards
Ray
well yes and no
if you unplug the unit for a short period of time...say less then an hour then all settings and game are saved
however if you leave it unplugged for longer...say a few weeks.. then the computer reverts back to factory settings
Short Term Memory Regards
Steve
Re: How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
Hi Steve,Steve B wrote:
Hi Ray
well yes and no
if you unplug the unit for a short period of time...say less then an hour then all settings and game are saved
however if you leave it unplugged for longer...say a few weeks.. then the computer reverts back to factory settings
Short Term Memory Regards
Steve
Thanks for the info on short term memory. That is useful in cases of maybe having to move the computer to plug in somewhere else, or if there is a momentary power-cut, which do occur sometimes, and can be very annoying.
Power-cut Defence Regards
Ray
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Re: How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
Yarc wrote: Hi Steve,
Thanks for the info on short term memory. That is useful in cases of maybe having to move the computer to plug in somewhere else, or if there is a momentary power-cut, which do occur sometimes, and can be very annoying.
Power-cut Defence Regards
Ray
i have to say you have more will power then i doYarc wrote: I have bought a MCGE but it's a Christmas present so cannot use it until then
cant imagine actually having a new chess computer in my possession and NOT opening it up until Xmas
BTW...dont forget to avail yourself of the PGN feature which can be downloaded from the Millenium site
a nice easy way to record your games
and one final tip...
its a good idea to get a second set of pieces
remember ..with a piece recognition board...if one piece goes bad you cant play a game
An Early Merry Christmas Regards
Steve
Re: How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
It's certainly difficult, but as my Father put money into it as an Xmas gift, it's only right that I honour this. Still very frustrating though!! I did give it an initial check to make sure it worked. Must say I think it looks very good, and the piece recognition is very nice indeed. My first dedicated with this technology.Steve B wrote:Yarc wrote: Hi Steve,
Thanks for the info on short term memory. That is useful in cases of maybe having to move the computer to plug in somewhere else, or if there is a momentary power-cut, which do occur sometimes, and can be very annoying.
Power-cut Defence Regards
Rayi have to say you have more will power then i doYarc wrote: I have bought a MCGE but it's a Christmas present so cannot use it until then
cant imagine actually having a new chess computer in my possession and NOT opening it up until Xmas
BTW...dont forget to avail yourself of the PGN feature which can be downloaded from the Millenium site
a nice easy way to record your games
An Early Merry Christmas Regards
Steve
I have been following the release of this machine for some time and have already downloaded the PGN tool and purchased the required USB lead.
I know you are aware of the new King engine module coming out next year. This is very exciting news and I'm definitely going to get that. I have e-mailed Millennium recently and they have told me that they are currently deciding whether the new module will contain newer hardware. Not sure what this could be, but it sounds good!
I also know that within the next few days a new opening book is going to be available.
Do you know what the new Lang engine update will bring? All I know is that it's going to be a free update.
Exclusive Updates Regards
Ray
Re: How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
That's a very good point. I see that Millennium sell them for 99 Euros. Do you know a cheaper place?Steve B wrote:and one final tip...
its a good idea to get a second set of pieces
remember ..with a piece recognition board...if one piece goes bad you cant play a game
Steve
Cheaper Spares Regards
Ray
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Re: How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
no..but to be honest i could do without anymore Lang Engines ..updated or downdated...Yarc wrote:Do you know what the new Lang engine update will bring? All I know is that it's going to be a free update.
bought my second set here:Yarc wrote:That's a very good point. I see that Millennium sell them for 99 Euros. Do you know a cheaper place?Steve B wrote:and one final tip...
its a good idea to get a second set of pieces
remember ..with a piece recognition board...if one piece goes bad you cant play a game
Steve
Cheaper Spares Regards
Ray
same price
http://www.topschach.de/ersatzfiguren-c ... n1ceakfrl1
Worth The Investment Regards
Steve
Re: How are Millenium ChessGenius Exclusive settings stored?
I know what you mean, but at least it's free.Steve B wrote:no..but to be honest i could do without anymore Lang Engines ..updated or downdated...
Thanks for the link. I'll have to seriously consider the spare set.Steve B wrote: bought my second set here:
same price
http://www.topschach.de/ersatzfiguren-c ... n1ceakfrl1
Worth The Investment Regards
Steve
Emptying The Piggy Bank Regards
Ray
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Hi, I am wondering how you all are going to use your new Exclusive.
As both engines are about 2400 elo, one might expect you are swept from the board, is that any fun?
Carnelian II regards,
Paul
As both engines are about 2400 elo, one might expect you are swept from the board, is that any fun?
Carnelian II regards,
Paul
2024 Special thread: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12741
2024 Special results and standings: https://schaakcomputers.nl/paul_w/Tourn ... 25_06.html
If I am mistaken, it must be caused by a horizon effect...
2024 Special results and standings: https://schaakcomputers.nl/paul_w/Tourn ... 25_06.html
If I am mistaken, it must be caused by a horizon effect...
It's my crazy hobby to own chess computers. Do I only buy the machines I can beat? If so, I would not have anypaulwise3 wrote:Hi, I am wondering how you all are going to use your new Exclusive.
As both engines are about 2400 elo, one might expect you are swept from the board, is that any fun?
Carnelian II regards,
Paul
My First Piece Recognition Dedicated Regards
Ray
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Losing from a turned off computer sounds interesting.Steve B wrote:not so fastYarc wrote: If that doesn't weaken its play enough I can always pull the plug!
my record against dedicated computers turned off...
5 wins 2 draws 15 losses
Hopeless Regards
Steve
I guess you were playing against yourself, so if there were 15 losses there should also be 15 wins!
Mathematical regards,
Paul
2024 Special thread: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12741
2024 Special results and standings: https://schaakcomputers.nl/paul_w/Tourn ... 25_06.html
If I am mistaken, it must be caused by a horizon effect...
2024 Special results and standings: https://schaakcomputers.nl/paul_w/Tourn ... 25_06.html
If I am mistaken, it must be caused by a horizon effect...