The computer is decent. It is considered to be advanced, with a rating of 1600 - 2000. The feedback that I get is that it is playing 1700-1800. I hope that helps.
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Saitek Mephisto Maestro Travel Chess Computer Model #CH08...
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I bought this computer about 2 weeks ago and I really like it! I play it all the time.
As a plus:
1. great design!
2. big screen,
3. heavy - but in a good way, not a plastic toy
4. lot's of nice levels, I play usually "X sec per move" or BLITZ
5. very nice plastic cover
6. Nice wide range of options
Minuses:
1. Could think faster,
2. 60 "fun" levels are practicly useless (but advanced 40 are OK)
3. Not so easy to read LCD.. but after 1 week I got used to it
(sorry for my english)
Great machine - lots of modes - works well, screen is easy to deal with after you get used to the bishops and the knights looking similar...
Anyone use the Saitek Mephisto Maestro Travel Chess Computer Model #CH08? I'm thinking of buying this one...I can get it shipped to me for less than $80!!! I think that's a pretty darn good deal! But, is the computer a decent one?