Currently I have the DGT 2000. It's about 10 years old. The image is good on that clock, but I'm not sure how well it can do the new US delay with multiple time controls. I'm going to start playing tournaments again and I'll probably pick the DGT 3000 because of the extra features it provides. Also, the 2000 required 4 batteries but their new clocks only need 2.
Other than that, I've never tried using it in bright sunlight, etc. Good luck with your search.
I have DGT2000, DGT2010 and DGT3000.
For me DGT2010 is the best for normal and blitz chess, better than the DGT3000, which I only have for connection with the DGT e-board.
What about the DGT North American vs the DGT 3000. If I'm only going to be playing in North America is the DGT 3000 overkill?!
What about the DGT North American vs the DGT 3000. If I'm only going to be playing in North America is the DGT 3000 overkill?!
I have the NA model, and it's fine for all FIDE and USCF tournaments. However, the NA has two limitations which may or may not bother you:
1. The displays only give the players' hours and minutes remaining prior to getting down to 20 minutes remaining;
2. When in delay mood, there is not a visual count down. Rather, the word "Delay" flashes once per second for the length of the delay.
OK, thanks DrChesspain. I also understand that the DGT 3000 has a bigger display which might be nice for my old eyes. 
I've been reading the threads and I'm leaning towards the DGT 3000. My old DGT is no longer "Certified for tournament play".
The only difference I notice in between the 2010 and NA models are that the 2010 has 90+30 as a pre-programmed time, and for the NA models I have to change from my club's rapid chess (13+2) preferred setting to 90+30 (our standard tournament time control).
I have always disliked manufacturers "hobbling" products and doubt there is any difference beside the colour of the plastic and changed programming between the 2010 and the NA.
I'm yet to suffer a 3000; I'm personally unconvinced that as a player or arbiter I wish to see the seconds continually counting down.
What would be an improvement for DGT to make in their clocks would be to silence the damn lever!
I have found some clocks are noisy no matter how gently they are pressed, and it can be different for one side or another.
If anyone figures I'm not a DGT fan, well, I'm not. Fortunately (as there is only one type of clock to learn as an arbiter) or unfortunately (I don't like them) DGT clocks have an effective monopoly in Australia.
The inclusion of a chess engine in the 3000 is ... I can say "stupid", here, right, without a moderator being upset?
Back to the original question: I believe the 2010 and NA models are quite adequately viewable, and I speak as an arbiter watching clocks when people are in time trouble. My eyesight isn't great either! At the board with the clock closer, not problem at all. The lever's position is highly visible from a distance; that feature of DGT's clocks I do like.
If they'd switch the power button to a sliding switch and not the too-easy to press on/off button when you pick the clock up (an arbiter problem; players don't need to adjust times), silence the lever and drop the silly $20 price difference between the NA and 2010 models I could learn to like them. Dropping the NA model entirely and selling the 2010 at the NA's price would be a start.
Cheers!
I notice on some DGT clocks it's hard to see numbers , because backrounds is grey , screen is small and numbers a bit faded.
So out if this two clock in which do you think it's easier to see numbers , more clear, more contrast, sharper etc , at home , outside , sunshine etc....
DGT 3000 vs DGT 2010