Vintage Novag Emerald Chess ComputerComplete with Original Packaging, User's Manual and Piece Storage Pouch ABOUT THIS COMPUTER This is a very rare chess computer that is mint condition. Even though it is very old, It has only been played with twice - once by Frank Camaratta when determining it's official playing strength for the Computer Rating Association (CRA) in the 1990s and then last week when we tested it to make sure that it worked. We played two complete games with it without problem - it was defeated by a 2000-rated USCF player twice in our office. 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. The computer is in tremendous shape, as if it just came out of the box for the first time. 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 such terrific shape. We only have one, unfortunately, so good luck with your bidding! Any Questions? Just Ask! Bid with Confidence at the House of Staunton. NOTE - The following was written in pen by Frank Camaratta on the front of the box..CRA World OpenJune '93 Prototype30 Min S/D ABOUT THIS FIDELITY ELITE PREMIER CHESS COMPUTER Computer name: Novag Emerald Dates from: 1993 Dimensions: 28.4 x 23.4 x 2.7 cm / 10.8" x 9.2" x 1.1" inch Power supply: 6 x AA or 9 Volt DC adapter Processor: RISC processor, 20 MHz. Memory: 32 KB ROM, 1 KB RAM Rating: Class A/ First Category (Elo 1870) Other details: Pressure-sensitive board, LCD display LEDs on two sides of board A wide range of features and advanced sensor technology offer superb play to chess enthusiasts and club players 48 Playing Levels including Tournament, Suggen Death, Novice and Analytic levels.With 32 KByte program working on H8 RISC-style processor withy 20 MHz system clock speed Over 12,000 pre-stopred openings from Master Chess. Full information LCD shows -clock-times for both sides -expected continuation -take back up to 70 moves -mate announcement -intended move as well as position evaluation Computes on opponent's time and shows depth search in numbers of moves. Long term Memory remembers the game and is ready to resume play at any time.Move indication through clearly arranged LEDs and on Liquid Crystal Display Plays with one set of 6x AA batteries or a 9V adapter with 300mA and a negative center ( both not included )
