Amethyst
| Computer name: | Novag Amethyst |
| Manufacturer: | Novag Industries Ltd, Hong Kong |
| Dates from: | 1996 |
| Dimensions: | 18 x 12 x 3.4 cm |
| Power supply: | 4 x AAA |
| Processor speed: | 8 MHz |
| Memory: | 4 KB ROM, 768 bytes RAM |
| Programmer(s): | David Kittinger |
| Rating: | occasional players (Elo 1400) |
| Other details: | pressure-senstitive board, 4-digit LCD-display |
| 32 half-moves take-back | |
| Opening library: 145 half-moves | |
| with cover (in picture: under computer) | |
| Drawer for captured chessmen (in photo: top right) | |
EXAMPLE GAME:
White: Fritz 8 (1 ply)
Black: Novag Amethyst (± 10 seconds / move)
(Result: won by black)
