for the money, isn't the dgt north american a better option? chronos clocks so expensive...
I've never used the dgt, but i'm thinking of getting one as well... are they pretty sturdy? The videos i've seen on youtube seem to make them look durable.
Why is this chess clocl more expensive?
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Chronos clocks are the sturdiest of all. I have had mine since January 1998 (it was $120 then) and it still works great (I just had to change the batteries a few times). I will admit though that I rarely play blitz on this clock.
I have some DGT North American clocks that I use for student tournaments, and I have no complaints about them, but I'm not sure I would trust them for blitz long term.
Believe it or not, in 1996 the Excalibur Game Time was $120! Now it is less than half of that.
Andre, is there some specific defect on the dgt that you've noticed?
@Bruch: I haven't noticed any specific defects, but they are plastic, unlike the alumninum Chronoses. I just wonder how they would hold up to repeated, "aggressive" blitz sessions...
echecs, i'm thinking under $50
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The DGT 2010 has several more timing functions than the DGT North American. These include Go with byo-yomi, Canadian byo-yomi, Hourglass, Gong, and Scrabble time controls.
I own the DGT North American and am very happy with it. The plungers (teeter-totter) are very quiet in a normal game. I don't play blitz so I can't comment on how well it would stand up in a blitz game.
I also own the Chronos II. It is my favorite clock, but it can be a nightmare to set under some circumstances.
Amy
DGT North American Chess Clock - 48 dollars
DGT 2010 Digital Chess Clock - 80 dollars
Which should i buy just to play? Why is this more expensive?Im looking one to play blitz with my friends