I think overall the new Zmart clock looks good minus the HUGE display. I have owned several DGT and Chronos clocks and they have the display sizes just right. With a display any bigger it just becomes a distraction to what I think is the most important part- the game. This is why I think Chronos and DGT have designed their clocks to be non-flashy, they want the focus on the players and the game - not the clock.
This is why I'd prefer an OLED display. That way you could please everyone, and users could even choose a bright setting with large numbers for blitz, and something more discrete for tournament games. OLED displays are bright if need be, and very versatile. We don't need a lot of resolution like on a modern phone, keeping costs for display, processing and battery power down.
It bears repeating: These clocks seem to be stuck in the 80s, technology wise. It's time someone made a modern clock. I suspect the companies who manufacture the current clocks simply aren't "in the loop" (is that what the americans would say?) and don't have access to the tech. If samsung were to produce a chess clock, they could easily pull this off.
I think the companies who manufacture the current clocks are in the loop, but choose not to go the OLED route. The reason why I believe this is because most chess games are played in environments that vary from dimly lit to super bright. The LCD's perform great under all these conditions and there would just be no need unless of course you are playing in pitch black conditions.
Yes, me too.
I use a small chess bag with the sleeve on the bottom. I keep the pieces and DGT folding clock, the 960. I keep the board in a mailing tube in the sleeve.
And I do have 2 of these setups. One I keep in the car and the other with my other chess sets for when a friend picks me up to go eat, drink and play.