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DGT 2010 vs Chronos
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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 :).
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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).
ChessosaurusRex wrote:
yeah..they are both clocks..although i prefer analog clocks of the two that are listed i like the DGT 2010 better :)
Why do you prefer analog clocks ? I think digitals are much superior to the analogs.
Analogs will cheat you out of precious time in time scrambles with premature flag falls, this isnt the case with digitals. Another thing I like about digitals is that you can tell , at a glance, how much time you have left to the second. This isnt possible with an analog.
The problem is that in time scrambles the player(s) will bang the clock hard and this can cause premature flag falls, also knocking the clock over will do this as well..... imagine knocking it off the table...
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.
Dec 17, 2009
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Reb wrote:
Analogs will cheat you out of precious time in time scrambles with premature flag falls, this isnt the case with digitals. Another thing I like about digitals is that you can tell , at a glance, how much time you have left to the second. This isnt possible with an analog.
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.
Feb 23, 2011
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I like the DGT clock, it's nice and quiet when you press the button, it's the type I have. The button is larger as well on the DGT clock. Aesthetically I prefer the DGT clock also. Also it is easy to use, to setup the time for a new game. You can't go wrong with either clock, IMO.
Aug 18, 2011
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I have two older model chronos clocks for trade, if anyone is interested in parting with a DGT 2010 :)
send me a message if you're interested..
I am surprised at all the love for the DGT 2010 because when I go to tourneys 6/10 are Chronos. I actually have a DGT 2010 and really like it. I also like the touch button Chronos aslo.
Does the DGT have any drawbacks to the Chronos, particularly with the modes favoring FIDE (as I understand it)? Is the DGT good to use in USCF tournaments?
I'm looking to get a chess clock for my son and I to use, and I do not know which to get. I am torn between the new DGT 2010 (blue buttons) and the Chronos GX. Any more input is appreciated. Thanks!
What has been said before is true: in the United States, the Chronos is the way to go. I would say that more games in the US feature the Chronos than any other type of clock. The Chronos also can handle FIDE time controls, since it can be set for increment, and not just delay. I actually bought my "long" Chronos (with buttons) in January 1998...in 13 years I have never had a problem with it, only having to change the batteries a few times. Setting the Chronos is actually very easy once you practice with it for a couple of weeks or so.
Now, having said all of that, I really do like the new DGT clocks they have. I like the sound they make for some reason when pressed, and they are beautiful clocks. Aesthetically, I prefer them to the Chronos. Since I don't have one, I don't know if they can handle US (time-delay) tournaments. To me, whichever clock you choose is a matter of preference, and I don't think you can go wrong with either.
Aug 29, 2011
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just got the DGT North American for $35 from amazon...
great clock with all of the normal USCF-type time control options, plus increment...I really don't understand what the difference is in teh DGT North American and the DGT 2010 (other than the color being blue instead of maroon/red)..
What am I missing here? Can the DGT 2010 be connected to an electronic board like the DGT XL? If not, I simply don't understand paying $80+ for a DGT2010, when the DGT North American does exactly the same thing for $35..
BTW, I love my chronos clocks as well..I have the long touch button chronos from 2007, and the long push button chronos...chronos are great clocks.
That being said, if I were in the market for my first chess clock right now, I would definitely go with the $35 DGT North American...phenomenal clock for $35 vs a chronos at $100+ is a no-brainer to me...just my 2 cents
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?