About Saitek Mephisto Model CH08 Maestro (2004) Electronic Travel Chess Computer

ABOUT SAITEK MEPHISTO MAESTRO MODEL KCH08 ELECTRONIC TRAVEL CHESS COMPUTER

 

Congratulations on your purchase of the MEPHISTO MAESTRO Travel Chess Computer. Featuring extraordinary chess playing abilities and a vast array of special options, this sleek unit offers a touch screen interface and a back lit LCD screen for convenience and ease of play. Portable and always travel ready. It will also allow you to enjoy a game of chess anywhere, at home or on the road. Once you familiarize yourself with the basic operation, go on to explore all the extras this unique computer has to offer. You'll soon find that you're enjoying chess as never before.

 

MAIN SAITEK MEPHISTO MAESTRO MODEL CH08 GAME CHARACTERISTICS

 

  • 100 Playing Levels: 60 Fun and 40 Competition.
  • Hints and Tips and Coach Mode available.
  • Most major opening systems to learn.
  • 64 Study Positions - see how the experts do it.
  • Take Back and replay over 200 moves – experiment and learn.
  • Setup Option - try out new positions and moves.
  • Touch Sensor Screen - all on-screen action; no small pieces to move.
  • Back lit blue LCD display  clear visibility in all light conditions (with option to turn off to conserve battery power).
  • Stylus housed integrally.
  • Protective Cover for added screen protection.
  • Built-in Chess Clock,
  • Unfinished game held in memory.
  • Automatic Power Down feature to save battery life.

 

Excerpts taken from the SAITEK MEPHISTO MAESTRO user manual and box.

 

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Information on Saitek Mephisto Model CH08 Maestro (2004) Electronic Travel Chess Computer
Saitek Mephisto Model CH08 Maestro (2004) Electronic Travel Chess Computer

Technical Specification

Saitek Mephisto Maestro (2004)

Saitek Mephisto Model CH08 Maestro (2004) Protective Wallet
Saitek Mephisto Model CH08 Maestro (2004) LCD Touch Screen
Saitek Mephisto Model CH08 Maestro (2004) User Manual

Protective Wallet

LCD Touch Screen

User Manual

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MANUFACTURER

PROGRAMMER

Saitek Industries

Craig Barnes

1750 USCF

2004

$129.00

Not Available

Year:

MFR ELO:

Original Price:

Wiki ELO:

Model #:

CH08

My Serial #:

S12354483

Processor OEM

Hitachi

Processor:

H8

Speed:

Type:

8 Bit

7 MHz

ROM:

16 KB

RAM:

1 KB

Battery Type:

3 x AAA

Power Adapter:

Not Available

Display:

LCD Dot Matrix

Board Type:

LCD Touchscreen

Overall Size:

Board Size:

2.1/2x2.1/2 in

3.1/4x5x1/2 in

Options Select:

Button Select

Play Levels:

100

Opening Book:

3640 Half Moves

Take Back:

200 Half Moves

Position Setup:

Available

Position Verify:

Available

Move Analysis:

Display Info:

Available

Available

Solve Mate:

Mate in 8

Save Game:

Available

Ponder:

Available

Search Depth:

Not Known

Provide Hint:

Available

Teach Mode:

Available

Change Sides:

Available

Active Level:

TM Level:

76

Infinite Level:

100

66

Hardware Specification

Game Features

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USCF

CCR

CCNS 2010

Ply

FIDE

USCF

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1650

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1509

1579

Class C Level Electronic Travel Chess Computer!

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