Astral
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Computer name:
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Scisys Astral
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Manufacturer:
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Scisys, Hong Kong
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Dates from:
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1986
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Dimensions:
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32.3 x 23.7 x 3 cm
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Power supply:
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4 x AA, or 9-Volt adapter
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Processor:
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6301Y, 12 MHz.
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Memory:
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16 KB ROM, 256 bytes RAM
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Programmer(s):
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Julio Kaplan
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Rating:
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Strong occasional players (Elo 1462)
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Other details:
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Pressure-sensitive board
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LEDs on two sides of board
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Veneer edge around board, idem chessmen
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Opening library: 5000 half-moves
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EXAMPLE GAME:
White: Fritz 8 (1 ply)
Black: Scisys Astral (± 10 seconds / move)
(Result: won by black)
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