I rather thought there'd be an immediate solution offered. I did find a magnetic checkbook set from House of Staunton for a whole $5, but I was thinking more of an electronic opponent rather than a set to play against myself.
Anybody?
- Chaz
Best portable chess option?
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Nov 24, 2011
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The "original" nook that I had came with chess. Surprised the newer ones don 't. iPod touch is nice. Lots of chess apps including chess.com app which you can play online(turn based), live chess, tactics. iPad is GREAT because you can download free kindle or nook app and have your library there. Or get a handheld electric chess game at USchess.org or wholesalechess.com
Excalibur used to have a New York Times Deluxe Chess. I picked one up a few years ago, and it is really neat. I am uncertain if it is still made, you might be able to find one somewhere. Check out this link to at least take a look: http://www.buy.com/prod/excalibur-ny-times-deluxe-chess/208966339.html
Also, along the lines of the suggestions by Bronco70, what about an I-pod touch if you can get wireless at work and simply download the chess.com app? That might be a good option. By the way Bronco70, was the chess on the Nook any good? I thought I saw a chess game on the latest Nook color while window shopping one day.
I have the ipad by Samsung 7" screen 3g basically for navigation (truck driver) when i check in on this site the graphics are the same as sitting at home in front of my computer. The hand touch board size is perfect i have had ZERO problems and with no limitations .
Nov 25, 2011
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I never really played chess on the original nook because the interface was such a pain. You had to use arrows and a highlight button on a "keypad" to make a move
Yeah, every nook except the Simple Touch includes chess. I can't speak to it's ability, but, like most games, it's stronger than I am.
I'm mostly hoping to avoid buying a $300-$500 tablet just to play chess, the ipod touch is an idea, but I already have the Kindle Fire which is likely a better experience in comparison. I guess I rather assumed (incorrectly) that there was some go-to solution out there. I suppose most people have smartphones. I don't even have access to Wi-Fi at work.
- Chaz
There is a neat Mensa Electronic Chess "Computer" available from Argos a firm based in England.They have an online sales facility.You can choose to play against the computer or another player on 1 of 4 difficulty levels.Touch screen console with a backlight for improved visibility.Requires 2XAAA batteies.It is small and compact.Most recent Argos catalogue reference is 924/5749.Cost £12.99 sterling.
Greetings, all! I have been going back-and-forth on various tablet/Kindle Fire options for a portable chess option with little luck. I work in 911 dispatch in a small county and have a lot of time that I would like to fill somewhat intelligently. At the moment, I own both a Nook Simple Touch and a Kindle Fire. The Fire is fine, but I really don't care for the extra weight or reading on an LCD. The Simple Touch would be perfect if they allowed apps - I think an e-ink chess unit is a genius idea, and I've seen the NST rooted, but I don't think I care to get that deep into it. I don't have a smartphone... Any other options? What are people using? I know the lower-end Kindles used to have games, but my library is predominately on nook and I don't care to re-buy it...
Thanks,
- Chaz