Chess computers, and Electronic Chess

Chess Trainer
by Saitek

Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Box Size (in inches): 15.8 x 11.4 x 2.7
Shipping weight: 2.25 pounds.
Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.

From the Manufacturer:
     Chess trainer has 64 playing levels that are fun, casual, and fixed depth. The training wizard guides, entertains and amuses you through the game. Hints are given to improve your game.

Program Features:
•64 Playing Levels: Fun, Casual, Blitz, Bronstein, Bonus Timer, Tournament, Fixed Depth and Tactical
•Chess Trainer Speech to encourage, offer guidance and generally be your personal home tutor!
•11 Teaching Modes- learning made easy
•14-move take back - experiment and learn
•Option to Play Against the Computer or a Friend
•Hints Given - ask the computer to play your move or swap sides!
•16 Opening Systems to learn

Other General Features
•Sensory Chess Board - easy and error free move entry
•Pewter and Silver Effect Pieces - metallic look and feel
•4-Digit LCD Display
•Dual Chess Clock
•Automatic Power Down feature - conserve battery life
•Unfinished games held in memory
•Piece storage compartment - for safe keeping

Travel Chess Computer
by Saitek

Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Box Size (in inches): 8.6 x 5.2 x 2.1
Shipping weight: 0.75 pounds.
Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.

= Fun = Educational = Durability

Great For Beginners
Reviewer: Dan S. from Philadelphia, PA USA

   The Saitek Travel Chess Computer has many of the virtues of its more powerful cousins at a fraction of the cost. It has a multi-move "take back" feature, 64 playing levels, teaching modes, and a rudimentary stock of openings. It can be slow and, like just about all computers, will make the same tactical blunders repeatedly. Its playing strength is strictly for beginners but at the highest level it can be challenging to the beginner who will soon move into the intermediate ranks. The Saitek is a useful, entertaining teaching tool for the child who knows the moves to the game. It can be a boon companion on a long car trip or flight (it can beat the woeful on-board chess programs) without all the beep-beep and toot-toot of those mindless hand-held computer video games. The manufacturer's suggested age range of eight years and up is too cautious; this game can be both entertaining and beneficial to the child of four who knows how the pieces move. It is not overly daunting. It will build confidence.

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