Nuremburg Toy Fair 2018

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Nuremburg Toy Fair 2018

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Are German friends over at the Schachcomputer.info forum have provided the first news from Nuremburg and it's about the new DGT chess computer.

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The new innovative chess computer from DGT (Digital Game Technology) is really fun to play,
because the clever algorithms adapt to the playing strength of the player. The joy of the game is often clouded when it becomes clear that the chess computer is invincible - now even the clumsy mistakes with the strange moves in easy difficulty have an end.
So it would be "human" with the new DGT chess computer. 
The attractive design, with round LED lights for displaying the moves
Adaptive degree of difficulty make the device unique, according to Leslie Hulskers, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Dutch company. The new DGT chess computer is therefore an ideal device for playing, long-time chess expert
The DGT's chess computer is characterised by its appeal smart design, round LED lights as a train indicator, E-paper display and the adaptive level of difficulty
Games section, including digital chess clocks and timers for games, electronic chess boards, chess computers or other chess accessories. DGT sees itself as the world leader in chess and game timers and sells its products in over 80 countries around the world the globe.

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Price?
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Price??

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I would guess $550

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DGT's chess computer

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Please, size in centimeters of new computer?
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Hi Bryan,

where did you get those pictures?? :P

At Nb8-c6, what kind of LED ring is it?

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Apparently the newly announced chess computer is still in it's prototype stage but will be released sometime during 2018.
Size, price and other details are not yet available but I really like the idea of the circular move highlight on the squares. It reminds me a bit of a Russian prototype that the whole square lit up indicating the computers move. Unfortunately it was before Kickstart and the designers couldn't attract the investment they needed.
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Hi Bryan,

let's drive to Nürnberg - only 100 km..... 8)

Until Sunday Regards, Michael
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...only specialist visitors are allowed.... :(
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Hi Michael

Nice looking chess computer!

I would come over but my passport has actually ran out eighteen months ago but many thanks for asking.

In the good old days I couldn't wait for the Nuremburg edition of Computer Schach & Spiele to pop through my letter box crammed with pages of new chess computer models.

Anyway, Maximilian Hegner did tell me last week that Millennium would be announcing a new chess product at Nuremburg, I suppose we will have to wait and see as there hasn't been any announcement yet.

Have just sent you a email.

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Hello Guys,

Who is interested in the pics of the Prototype of DGT look here

http://forum.chesseval.com/viewtopic.ph ... 1205#p1205

Taken on the Nurnberg Spielware messe

U can click on the picture,s as well to enlarge
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Hi Hans

Unfortunately I get the following message, You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.

I have tried to register a few times in the past but never received acknowledgment?

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Hi Hans,

I’m a member of your forum, there are no pictures there?


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Im pretty sure there will be no LEDs in this plastic toy... as always...

"Modern" chess computer regards
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IvenGO wrote:Im pretty sure there will be no LEDs in this plastic toy... as always...

"Modern" chess computer regards
I read about it, and it are highlighted rings in the fields themselves that light up to indicate the to- and from fields. Also the display seems to be of e-reader quality.
I am curious to know what engine is in it!

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Scally wrote:Hi Hans,

I’m a member of your forum, there are no pictures there?


Al.
I can see them now,

Thanks Hans.

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