ABOUT THIS COMPUTER This is a very rare chess computer that is factory sealed. Even though it is very old, It has NEVER BEEN PLAYED WITH - EVER! Not even by us! It has been kept in its original box for all of those years in a smoke-free environment, away from sunlight and other things that could damage the finish. It's been in storage at the House of Staunton for many years, and now we're making it available to one very lucky collector! You'll NEVER find this computer available in perfect shape. We only have one, unfortunately, so good luck with your bidding! Any Questions? Just Ask! Bid with Confidence at the House of Staunton. ALL SALES FINAL - NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ALLOWED - SOLD AS IS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The NOVAG DIAMOND is the latest Chess Computer from NOVAG with H8 RISC-Style Technology, which offers an array of new features such as : the computer is learning from its play so as not to repeat bad moves. The new DIAMOND has incorporated Hash-Tables to significantly improve the chess computer’s play, especially the endgame play. NOVAG DIAMOND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS: A huge array of features and an elegant easy-to-play SENSOR CHESSBOARD assure lasting pleasure. Strong H8 RISC style processor with a 64k program memory and 128k working area. 56 play levels to match your skill including Blitz, Tournament, Training, Analytic and Novice levels. 24 levels REPROGRAMMABLE: personalize the Blitz and Tournament time controls. Independent level settings for White and Black. Wealth of analysis tools including: 118k Hash-Table, approximately 64 Positions to significantly improve the computer’s play, especially in the END Game. 28 ply Depth Search can find mate-in-14 moves. 36,000 pre-stored openings from MASTER CHESS to a maximum depth of 60 ply. 3,000 Position User Programmable Opening Book. Autoplay: the computer will play out a game which you can then restore and replay either at your own speed or with a move played every couple of seconds. Complete Game Review: The computer will go through a game and recommend alternative moves for black, white or both. Verify / Setup any position, next best move, referee mode, easy mode and four stage sound switch. Up to 9 ply principle variation displayed. The DIAMOND learns from its mistakes: The DIAMOND remembers up to 140 positions from games where its score has suddenly dropped. Next time the DIAMOND will avoid the same mistake. 64 Game Storage: The DIAMOND can store, recall and replay up to 64 complete games - 10,000 moves. The cleverly arranged Liquid Crystal Display shows a multitude of playing features: Scrolling of move list. Dynamic move evaluation. Autoplay. Information of current game setting. Mate announcement. clock times. Hint function and training mode. Game verification. Move take back up to 400 ply. Depth search etc. Vary the style of play by selecting active or passive opening book, selective of full width search, with or without extensions, and by selecting one of 4 levels of randomness. The DIAMOND connects to NOVAG’S unique SUPER SYSTEM which allows you to record and display its full thought processes on most types of home computer and even to display the game, move by move, on a Domestic Color TV. These are the tec specs, Manufacturer Programmer Novag David Kittinger Year: 1994 Manufacturer ELO 2383 Original Price $495.00 Wiki ELO: 2091 Model #: 9303 My Serial #: 13038 Processor Type Speed ROM RAM H8S/325 8 Bit 26.6 MHz 64 KB 129 KB Battery Operated: N/A Adapter Option: 9V, AC Display Type: 7 Segments 5 Pos. LCD Display + 16 Coord. LED’s Board Type: Sensory Electronic Board Board Size: 8.7/8” x 8.7/8” Overall Size: 13.7/8” x 11.3/4” x 7/8” Move Entry Options Selection Playing Levels Opening Library Take Back Moves Sensory Board Push Button Control 56 + 24 User Defined 36,000 Half Moves (Ply) 400 Half Moves (Ply) Position Setup/Ver. Display Move Info/Analysis Solve Mate Save Game/ Ponder Hint/Teach Mode Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Mate-in-8 Yes / Yes Yes / Yes This computer has never been turned on before. The Computer is still in plastic bag with unbroken "Novag" Tape keeping it shut.
