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About Novag Model 884 Escort (1988) Electronic Travel Chess Computer

ABOUT NOVAG ESCORT MODEL 884 ELECTRONIC TRAVEL CHESS COMPUTER

 

NOVAG ESCORT Electronic Travel Chess Computer -  picture taken from computer

NOVAG ESCORT Electronic Travel Chess Computer -  picture taken from computer

 

MAIN NOVAG ESCORT MODEL 884 GAME CHARACTERISTICS

 

    • Very easy to operate.
    • Surprisingly strong program with 8 skill levels (beginners, intermediates, experts).
    • Programmed in accordance with the International Chess Rules.
    • Knows en-passant moves, castling, and pawn promotions.
    • Check, Stalemate and Mate announcement.
    • Fast response times.
    • Plays against itself.
    • Choice of color to play; change of color possible during a game.
    • Easy correction through TAKE BACK function.
    • Position verification function.
    • Simple set up of board positions.
    • Portable.
    • NEW: Saves game position in memory when switched off.
    • Plays over 1000 hours with one set of 4 x 1.5V UM-4 alkaline batteries (not included).

 

Excerpts taken from the NOVAG ESCORT Box.

 

NOVAG ESCORT Electronic Travel Chess Computer -  picture taken from box

NOVAG ESCORT Electronic Travel Chess Computer -  picture taken from box

 

Information on Novag Model 884 Escort (1988) Electronic Travel Chess Computer
Novag Model 884 Escort (1988) Electronic Travel Chess Computer

Technical Specification

Novag Escort (1988)

Novag Model 884 Escort (1988) Box
Novag Model 884 Escort (1988) Game Control Buttons
Novag Model 884 Escort (1988) User Manual

Box

Control Buttons

User Manual

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MANUFACTURER

PROGRAMMER

Novag Industries Ltd.

David Kittinger

1500 USCF

1988

$89.00

1018

Year:

MFR ELO:

Original Price:

Wiki ELO:

Model #:

884

My Serial #:

457989

Processor OEM

Toshiba

Processor:

TMP47C220AF

Speed:

Type:

4 Bit

8 MHz

ROM:

2048 x 8 Bit

RAM:

192 x 4 Bit

Battery Type:

4 x AAA

Power Adapter:

Not Available

Display:

LCD 4 Pos 7Seg

Board Type:

Ext Non-Sensory

Overall Size:

Board Size:

4.1/2x4.1/2 in

2.1/8x3.3/4x3/4 in

Options Select:

Button Select

Play Levels:

8

Opening Book:

100 Half Moves

Take Back:

2 Half Moves

Position Setup:

Available

Position Verify:

Available

Move Analysis:

Display Info:

Not Available

Not Available

Solve Mate:

Mate in 3

Save Game:

Available

Ponder:

Not Available

Search Depth:

Not Known

Provide Hint:

Available

Teach Mode:

Available

Change Sides:

Available

Active Level:

TM Level:

6

Infinite Level:

Not Available

5

Hardware Specification

Game Features

Matchplay & Test ELO Ratings

Computer Game Rating

Rating Test

Other Computer Chess  Ratings

USCF

USCF

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Human Rating

USCF

CCR

CCNS 2013

Ply

FIDE

USCF

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1270

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1282

1119

Class E Level Electronic Travel Chess Computer!

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