DGT North American Chess Clock

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Product Feature

• Quick and easy to set and program!
• 16 contrast settings adjust for any lighting
• Choose quick-set options for the most popular controls
• Set any control manually, fast!
• Sound-alert option warns of time trouble

Product Description

The brand-new DGT North American clock uses 10 built-in algorithms to give a complete range of timing choices, plus elegant design to satisfy the most demanding chess player. Even multi-period delay settings are easy! Quick-set options permit instant set-up. Manual programming options are fast and intuitive and are automatically stored in memory. Of course our new digital timer is a superb chess clock, but it also times any two-person board game-like go, shogi, checkers, and Scrabble©. All the bells and whistles, together with DGT's reputation for quality and accuracy!Time options: time, time + guillotine, 2 X + guillotine, time + repeating time, bonus ("Fischer") options, time + bonus, 2 X time + bonus, bonus single period, bonus tournament.Requires two AA batteries, included.Clock dimensions: 71/2'' long X 2'' high X 4'' deep.* Set delay controls for two or even three time periods!* Quick and easy to set and program!* Choose quick-set options for the 13 most popular controls* Set any control manually, fast!* Turn move counter on and off in any option* Super-easy to correct both time and move count* Sound-alert option warns of time trouble* Signals a low battery* 16 contrast settings adjust for any lighting* 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects

DGT North American Chess Clock Review

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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