are there not many Mac users in chess?

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itrenix
Hi. I recently posted as I could not decide if I should purchase another DGT board and weather to go back to windows with a new laptop.

After further research over the last couple weeks, I can’t believe what little options there are for MacBook/iMac users.

No DGT board support.

Also, what database/analysis software that does exist seems either very limited to chessbase software, or they have very ugly outdated GUIs in my opinion.

Just wondered if there are many serious chess hobbyists out there using Mac products.

Makes me want to give it a go at developing my own modern Mac app as a side project as I have experience in development, however, the goal was to put more time into my chess studies!

Thanks
CPTsopiens

itrenix,

I have been a Mac user since 2007. I finally bought a Dell laptop to support my chess hobby. I have Chessbase with Megadatabase, and Fritz 17. You cannot get these programs for Mac. You may have to bite the bullet. However, if you are primarily using the web, the Mac will be fine. Chessbase even has a subscription for it's online apps. ICC has some GUIs for Mac that are decent.

Good luck!

itrenix

I bit the bullet. I purchased an OK laptop and awaiting the new Chessbase 16 Mega happy.png

I may start a project in my spare time for a better Mac product even just for fun. Forgetting about lack of DGT support, I cant believe there are no decent full blown database/analysis apps for Mac, and developing one myself in my spare time gives me an excuse to get back into development along side my chess hobby happy.png