ABOUT SAITEK MEPHISTO SOLAR STAR MODEL467 ELECTRONIC CHESS
SAITEK MEPHISTO SOLAR STAR Electronic Chess Computer - picture taken from box.
Congratulations on your purchase of the new SAITEK Mephisto Solar Star! The SAITEK Mephisto Solar Star is always ready to play when you are, and it can even teach you more about chess as you play!
Elegant, solar-powered travel chess computer which is extremely easy to use. Dual-Power enables you to play even under unfavorable lighting conditions simply by inserting the batteries.
Runs on solar power, which is environmentally friendly and cost free. In ECO mode, you do not need batteries to play. In TURBO mode, inserting batteries gives you even higher playing speed and you can hear the computer's sound. You can run the computer on batteries when lighting is poor or when you want to store an unfinished game. Time-tested chess program with 128 skill level settings, suitable for 75% of all chess players and ideal for beginners as well, owing to its extended playing range. Ready to play at any time; the computer stores an unfinished game for up to two years (when batteries are installed). Practical storage compartment right next to the playing surface for captured pieces. Large playing surface (11 x 11 cm) and easy-to-handle chess pieces.
A milestone in the development of chess computers: 1. advanced and 2. easy-to-use, with an elegant design.
SAITEK MEPHISTO SOLAR STAR Solar Panels - picture taken from box
MAIN SAITEK MEPHISTO SOLAR STAR MODEL 467 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
- Operates on TURBO or ECO modes using solar power with batteries as supplemental power.
- 128 different playing level settings, which start out easy and get more difficult as they go - as you beat each level, go on to the next!
- Clear display shows all game moves.
- Elegant design - game fits into your hand comfortably and goes anywhere you go!
- Handy piece storage area.
- You can check the position of all pieces and set your game up again if pieces are knocked over.
Battery-saving feature: If no keys are pressed for 20 minutes, the computer will turn itself off, saving the game for you. - If you make a mistake or change your mind about a move, you can take back a move for each side!
- Turn the unit off at any time, even in the middle of a game - with fresh alkaline batteries Mephisto Solar Star will remember your game for up to two years!
Excerpts taken from the SAITEK MEPHISTO SOLAR STAR user manual and box.
Technical Specification
Saitek Mephisto Solar Star (1996)
Box
Solar Panels
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Saitek Industries
Craig Barnes
800 SSDF
1996
$129.00
Not Available
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
467
My Serial #:
M0148816
Processor OEM
Samsung
Processor:
SAM47KS56C220
Speed:
Type:
4 Bit
4.19 MHz
ROM:
2048K x 8 Bit
RAM:
288 x 4 Bit
Battery Type:
3 x AA
Power Adapter:
Not Available
Display:
16 Board LED’s
Board Type:
Peg Sensory
Overall Size:
Board Size:
4.3/8X4.3/8 in
9X7.1/8X1.1/2 in
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
128
Opening Book:
Not Available
Take Back:
2 Half Moves
Position Setup:
Available
Position Verify:
Available
Move Analysis:
Display Info:
Not Available
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Solve Mate:
Not Available
Save Game:
Available
Ponder:
Not Available
Search Depth:
Not Known
Provide Hint:
Not Available
Teach Mode:
Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
H8
Infinite Level:
B6
H5
Hardware Specification
Game Features
Matchplay & Test ELO Ratings
Computer Game Rating
Rating Test
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Class E Level Electronic Travel Chess Computer!
