Can the software features be downloaded from the web? Also, i'm a bit stumped as to what computer specs I?

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Can the software features be downloaded from the web? Also, i'm a bit stumped as to what computer specs I?

Need to look for to run Fritz and use playchess.com. Is there anywhere you can point me to that would give me those specs so I have some guidance in buying a laptop? The Windows world is scary for a Mac user :-)

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Status: Open Oct 28, 2021 - 06:42 PM

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Oct 28, 2021 - 08:07 PM

Multiple people have recently requested a Digital Downloadable version of the software.
DGT provides a digital download of the software on their site: https://digitalgametechnology.com/sup...

In terms of specs for a Windows Laptop. The board comes with a prior version of Fritz, and most currently available laptops (above an economy level) should be adequate to handle it. This travel chess is designed for quality and enjoyable play.

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DGT Smart Board - Electronic Interface Chess Set

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Answer: We're not sure; however, recently another customer indicated there has some success using ChessConnect (Chrome Browser Extension), where the board was connected in two different Chrome browser instances (user profiles) to hold an OTB game. I'm not sure whether that is something that can be done for a rated game and we haven't tried this ourselves. They were using a Millennium board, not a DGT board, but it may not make a difference. This wooden chess set is designed for quality and enjoyable play.
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Answer: Yes, it's compatible.
Powering with a USB wall plug or power source (most) enables game recording from any time the pieces are set up in the starting position. It's good to test this before playing a critical game to record. Then connecting with a computer later to retrieve is how it is typically used. This travel chess is designed for quality and enjoyable play.
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Question: My smart board uses USB cable to connect to my PC. Can I convert it to bluetooth?

Answer: You may be able to use a USB-C to USB-C cable to connect direct to a phone (we have not tried this ourselves), but we are not aware of any way to make the smartboard bluetooth capable.
Question: Does the DGT Smart Board - Electronic Interface Chess Set come with cable? Or do we have to buy it separately?

Answer: It comes with a cable, you don't have to buy it separately. Thanks for checking in!
Question: Can you connect the board to a chess site like chess.com or lichess.org and play against online opponents using the board

Answer: Hi Jonathan,

>>Can you connect the board to a chess site like chess.com or lichess.org and play against online opponents using the board?
As far as I am aware, DGT boards do not currently interface very well (directly) with Chess.com (if at all).

>>Also, can you play against a computer without being connected to anything?
The DGT Smart board is essentially a specialized keyboard, but it requires a computer of some sort (like the DGT Pi) to interact with as it does not compute any response moves by itself. This chess pieces is designed for quality and enjoyable play.
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Answer: Luke, it does not come with either of the clocks. I add them to the page if it is something that you are interested in.
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Answer: Pieces are included with this set. They are weighted and look like these pieces here https://www.chesshouse.com/products/d... This electronic chess computer is designed for quality and enjoyable play.

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