I am currently choosing between these two clocks. So I wanted to hear opinions on people who have used both or actually have both and care to share their preference and the reason why they prefer one over the other.

From Chronos I am deciding between the regular one with the push button or the smaller FX version with touch buttons.

So DGT 2010 or Chronos, which one do you prefer?

What are they :O

Clocks...

pictures?

http://www.chesshouse.com/DGT_2010_Digital_Chess_Clock_p/e329.htm

http://www.chesshouse.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=E303

urgh no way , not digital clocks!

good old fashioned clocks with a face and arms and a flag are the best!

I just got the DGT 2010 today!!

I love it :)

I would prefer DGT 2010 over Chronos because it can be used in FIDE tournaments (im not sure if the chronos is in full accordance wih FIDE laws of chess)

DGT can be used for bullet up to 4 periods of time control while chronos is good for blitz, bullet and rapid time controls.

DGT 2010 can be used for other games like Go, scrabble etc..

CHRONOS- Popular in America

DGT 2010- Popular in Europe

I prefer the DGT 2010, just cause i have 1 and i love it :).

I love new toys, in particular chess toys.

Clocks, pieces, boards...

SerbianChess: Where did you buy yours?

I'm leading towards the DGT 2010 for the FIDE approved reason too, but also becuase it seems easier to program, looks nicer and I am not sure of either the touch or push buttons on the Chronos, there seems to be valid pros and cons of each and I might just go with the sure bet (DGT).

they just look so much nicer, remind me of playing chess when I was a younger I guess, have that authentic feel about them.

agreed, and perhaps this is more important to you than I - at your level Id imagine every second is vital. At mine I have often found the game is over long before time controls

maybe! but like I said, not really an issue for a player of my level

Speaking as a player who spent a couple decades with analog clocks, I never want to look back, so to speak.

Digitals do everything better unless you just don't prefer the way they look.

Same for cameras. Did film (general and astrophotography) for many years. I'll never go back. Digital till death.

I'm with goldendog. If I want to play chess, I will use a digital clock. If I want nostalgia, I will look at a photograph of my high school chess club.

Well after a few days completely torn, I placed an order for the DGT 2010... then I cancelled that and went with the new Chronos FX.

I'll let everybody know about it onces it gets here and I have time to play with it. Main factors for choosing it was the construction quality/sturdiness (Aluminum casing, tight electronics) and even though it has its disadvantages : the touch buttons, I think I can get used to it and I HATE it when people slam my clocks. So I figure having no moving mechanical parts should add to its durability.

I may get the DGT anyways in the future though.

Totally agreed.  I *LOVE* all things old, and am, for the most part, a 'resistance to change' type of fellow.  However, one simply cannot argue the superiority of such clocks.  When I go to the local club and there's some old boy there with his walnut analog clock, featuring buttons that are so skinny as to look sharp, I desperately hope he didn't see my glance and asks me for a game LOL!. 

Oh, and yes, Chronos is accepted by FIDE.  It is quite the clock.  I don't know much about the DGT, really, but I'll never get rid of my Chronos (an old, big, push-button style - there is something about hearing the button go down that is painfully satisfying to me).

yesterday I recieved the Chronox FX, my first impression was very good. The form factor is just right, not big and bulky like the regular Chronos. The Touch buttons are a dream, very sensitive. The led and beep serve as good feedback. After playing with it for a while and going through the different settings, I can say I am very happy I chose it. It's a small, solid and beautiful clock.