chess set and board

A digital board is not needed unless you want to display the game onto some screen or relay it to the internet.

Buy either one of these nice wooden board with Staunton style pieces.

or if you want to save money get ourself one of the plastic boards - just make sure there is a notation printed on the rim.

My Abbott and Costello chess set is kind of cool.

I own the Dubrovnik set from Chess Bazaar. It's an excellent chess set with superb price and free shipping, which I believe you will enjoy.

http://www.chessbazaar.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=dubrovnik

I primarily travel and play with a simple set.  Vinyl board that is easily rolled up, solid triple weighted pieces (I like how the pieces feel and sound) and a canvas tote to carry them around with.  Check out chesscentral.com.