Duncan Oxley wrote:
wrote

Thanks Duncan. I took a look at those and noticed that
there is an older version and a sensor version. While
I accept that less moving parts (sensor) might be
more robust, I tend to trust mechanical switches
more than sensors for longevity. Has there been any
consensus developed as to the preference between
the two models?

K


I only have experience with the older version. People
I know have had them for years and used them for
blitz chess and the switches seems to hold up fine.

--Duncan

Both models hold up well. I have the old button style, and it's
survived numerous time scrambles and blitz games. I di like the sensor
model too, and if I ever need to replace my current chronos I'd
propably get the sensor buttons model. The sensor buttons barely need
to be touched to start up the opponent's clock. However if you're used
to punching the clock with a captured piece the sensor buttons don't
respond when hit with a piece.