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This is an excellent digital clock and, in my opinion, the best clock for the money.
why?
1. It is very easy to figure out and program. A 'cheat sheet' for setup is on the bottom
2. The display is clear and easy to read
3. The lever system is easy to see at a distance
4. It uses two standard AA battery that lasts ten years
5. It is light and portable but has a wide base that makes it stable when playing
6. Digital chess clocks are a must for modern tournament play. Analog clocks cannot take advantage of modern time controls.
My thoughts on the competitors:
1. It is significantly easier to use than the more expensive Chronos which is sturdy and heavy (stable) but VERY difficult to program, and has to be disassembled to change batteries. Once programed, the Chronos works well. I suggest watching a YouTube video on programing it before buying. I would think that after a few moments of watching, most people would steer clear of this device. There is also a video on how to change the batteries. For Blitz (and only Blitz), I think the Chronos is the best chess clock. It comes in the 'Touch' and 'Button' variety. I have the Touch which has no moving parts. I think the Button version is more pleasant to use.
2. Much sturdier and nicer looking than the Saitek and Excalibur.
3. Much less likely to to break than the ZmartFun. My first one arrived broken. The replacement fell and broke. The company was very responsive to my email and offered to replace the one that I dropped! The clock uses four heavy C batteries which are strapped in and can easily break the fragile plastic holding it in. Hopefully there will be an updated model.
There is a similar clock by DGT called the DGT 2010 SG. This model is a little more expensive and it's time controls that are geared more towards FIDE tournaments. The DGT North American is better for United States tournaments. The DGT web site has a side-by-side comparison.
There is also a model called the DGT 10102 XL (red)/ 10103 XL (Beige) used in top level tournaments, usually FIDE rated. These are the only clocks that can be hooked up to a DGT electronic boards which cost between $650 and $850.00, give or take. I don't think that there is any compelling need to get this clock without the 'extras'.
I think the DGT easy and the DGT 960 are flimsy and not as good for regular play as the DGT NA (and 2010). The DGT 960 is better for chess 960.
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NOT Hard to use at all. Awesome. No reason to buy another clock.
First off, do yourself a FAVOR and GET the PDF files for the manual and quick start guide off their website. The included manual is tiny and a PITA. You might even want to print out the pdf like i did, highlight and circle important info, fold it and carry those instructions as a protective “thingy” for your clock ( i already keep it in my chess bag – so it’s more protected)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PNQOS0Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The clock is extremely easy to use and you're gonna find yourself using the same time controls with different choices in bonus time or adjustments anyway. In other words you have all those choices but you only need to understand a few. Once you read the directions and play around with the examples , you'll immediately see how easy it is to use. The clock memorizes the last time controls you used so you can hold the button and fast forward for a quick start or even make an adjustment (Fischer Bonus time or whatever, or different total time for each player or ....) The clock is very sturdy and the action is perfect if you need to play blitz and "slap" the buttons. In YouTube videos you'll notice a lot of people using this same exact model so that already says a lot. There really is no reason to buy a more expensive clock since this has everything you need. All the pluses and advantages that everyone else mentioned are there too. Overall I'm more than satisfied with my purchase as usual (just pay attention to the reviews). I expect this clock to last a long time and it will most likely be the last clock I ever buy. Not bad for something under $40.
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Es un excelente reloj.
Compañero ideal en los torneos.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 3, 2024Derrick Kilfoy
Great product, works as claimed.
Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2024Vladan
Simple to set up, easy to use, clearly displays time in seconds
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2024Pedro Olvera
Equilibrio entre funcionalidad y precio
Reviewed in Mexico on November 20, 2019Abe
Muy bien reloj de ajedrez
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