"Frippertronics" wrote in message
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"Ange1o DePa1ma" wrote in message
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"Frippertronics" wrote in message
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I'm a casual chess player wanting a thin light weight unit but am not
sure which of the two technologies would meet my requirements best. I'm
not interested in Internet ability, multi-tasking, or a bunch of
programs I'll never use. I mainly want this just to play chess on.
Here's what I'm looking for:

At least 32 MB ROM
Palm OS v5.x
65,536 Colors, 16-bit
320x320 color display
rechargeable battery and charger

I'm also trying to decide which program is best for me. I'm just an
average player so a 2000+ rating isn't a high priority for me. A few
things I'd like it to have:

A rating system
Several different boards and piece sets
Board/piece color changing

Any help is appreciated.

I strongly urge you to get a Palm. Windows handhelds lose power if you
just look at them. If playing strength and PDA functions are unimportant,
go for the Palm with the best battery life.

Well it seems that the Palms I'm looking at don't hold much of a charge
according to what I've been reading. The mid-range models that I can
afford, Tungsten T3, Zire 72, etc. generally run about 4-5 hours before
needing to be recharged...(I need a model with voice recording). That sure
isn't much time considering the long recharge times involved too. Can
these things be run off electricity with an AC adapter, bypassing using
the batteries?

I seem to recall a Zire model that ran for tens of hours on one charge. It
may not have had back lighting, however, which for me is a deal-breaker.

If battery life is similar, just get the cheapest PDA that supports the
cheapest chess software.

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