ABOUT NOVAG STAR DIAMOND MODEL 1004 ELECTRONIC CHESS COMPUTER
NOVAG STAR DIAMOND Electronic Chess Computer - Picture taken from box.
The STAR DIAMOND offers an array of features including an extensive opening book of more than 123,000 ply or option for active, passive, tournament or user programmable book. Amongst others, it also has a rating-system and a warning-system which beeps when you have committed a blunder or when one of your pieces is threatened. The STAR DIAMOND is compatible with the NOVAG SUPER SYSTEM. This will enable its full thought processes to be recorded on a PC (most types).
We recommend that you read the instruction manual thoroughly in order to learn how to fully operate and enjoy your STAR DIAMOND. Section II on Playing the STAR DIAMOND, will provide you with basic information on getting started and on how to play a game of chess against your computer. After you are comfortable with the basic functions, you will enjoy learning to use the many special features the STAR DIAMOND offers.
MAIN NOVAG STAR DIAMOND MODEL 1004 GAME CHARACTERISTICS
The NOVAG STAR SAPPHIRE is the travel equivalent of the NOVAG STAR DIAMOND.
Excerpts taken from the NOVAG STAR DIAMOND user manual and box.
Technical Specification
Novag Star Diamond (2003)
Box
Carrying Case
User Manual
Spacious Mind
Schachcomputer.Info
Active 2017
Tourn. 2015
2186
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T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
Final
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MANUFACTURER
PROGRAMMER
Novag Industries Ltd.
David Kittinger
2500 USCF
2003
$595.00
2126 SSDF
Year:
MFR ELO:
Original Price:
Wiki ELO:
Model #:
1004
My Serial #:
977431
Processor OEM
Hitachi
Processor:
H8/2312
Speed:
Type:
16 Bit
25 MHz
ROM:
512 KB
RAM:
138+Hash 118 KB
Battery Type:
4 x AA
Power Adapter:
9V DC 300 mA -/+
Display:
LCD 6P7S 16LED
Board Type:
Press Sensory
Overall Size:
Board Size:
11.3/4x11.3/4 in
15x15x1.3/8 in
Options Select:
Button Select
Play Levels:
64
Opening Book:
123K Half Moves
Take Back:
400 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:
28 Ply Max.
Provide Hint:
Available
Teach Mode:
Not Available
Change Sides:
Available
Active Level:
TM Level:
TR7
Infinite Level:
AN8
AT5
Hardware Specification
Game Features
Matchplay & Test ELO Ratings
Computer Game Rating
Rating Test
Other Computer Chess Ratings
USCF
USCF
Spacious Mind
Human Rating
USCF
CCR
CCNS 2004
Ply
FIDE
USCF
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2195
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2208
2272
National Master Level Electronic Table Top Chess Computer!