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==About the manufacturer Saitek Ltd.== | ==About the manufacturer Saitek Ltd.== | ||
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[[Bild:Saitek-Programmierer.jpg|thumb|right|430px|'''Besides the idea and design of a chess computer you need of course an established chess program in order to be successful. This is where Julio Kaplan shines together with his Saitek-Programmer-Team. He is supported by his highly qualified co-workers. | [[Bild:Saitek-Programmierer.jpg|thumb|right|430px|'''Besides the idea and design of a chess computer you need of course an established chess program in order to be successful. This is where Julio Kaplan shines together with his Saitek-Programmer-Team. He is supported by his highly qualified co-workers. | ||
In the chess world Julio Kaplan is a well known figure: 1967 Junior World Champion and since then an International Master with an ELO of 2485 - taken from a Saitek prospectus [[1990]]''']] | In the chess world Julio Kaplan is a well known figure: 1967 Junior World Champion and since then an International Master with an ELO of 2485 - taken from a Saitek prospectus [[1990]]''']] | ||
Saitek, formerly known under the name of [[SciSys_En|SciSys]] was formed by [[Winkler, Erich|Erich Winkler]] a native of Switzerland. Saitek also manufactured several chess computers for other companies such as [[Novag]] and [[Tandy]]/[[Radio Shack]]. After purchasing Hegener & Glaser ([[Mephisto]]) in 1994, Saitek became the | Saitek, formerly known under the name of [[SciSys_En|SciSys]] was formed by [[Winkler, Erich|Erich Winkler]] a native of Switzerland. Saitek also manufactured several chess computers for other companies such as [[Novag]] and [[Tandy]]/[[Radio Shack]]. After purchasing Hegener & Glaser ([[Mephisto]]) in 1994, Saitek became the world largest manufacturer of chess computers. Through cooperation and sponsorship of Garri Kasparov [[http://www.schach-computer.info/wiki/index.php?title=Personen&action=edit]] which began in 1996 the additional brandname of '''Kasparov''' was added to their computers. | ||
===Saitek Timeline=== | ===Saitek Timeline=== | ||
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* 1984 the chess computer product range is now clearly the largest sortiment available from a manufacturer in the world; established their own manufacturing plant in Hong Kong. | * 1984 the chess computer product range is now clearly the largest sortiment available from a manufacturer in the world; established their own manufacturing plant in Hong Kong. | ||
* 1985 except for Germany, [[SciSys_En|SciSys]] now has the largest market share in every country of the world with 40% - 70% in each country. | * 1985 except for Germany, [[SciSys_En|SciSys]] now has the largest market share in every country of the world with 40% - 70% in each country. | ||
* 1986 the product range now includes the Brandname | * 1986 the product range now includes the Brandname Kasparov | ||
* 1987 [[SciSys_En|SciSys]] is renamed to [[Saitek]] | * 1987 [[SciSys_En|SciSys]] is renamed to [[Saitek]] | ||
* 1988 SISO take control of the german distribution; New developments are the Blitzboard and LCD Chess Boards. | * 1988 SISO take control of the german distribution; New developments are the Blitzboard and LCD Chess Boards. | ||
* 1989 introduction of | * 1989 introduction of [[Saitek Renaissance]] with its Quad Lamp System the first of its kind in the world; the Chess Organisation Nordrhein-Westfalen gives [[Saitek]] their Seal of Approval. | ||
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About the manufacturer Saitek Ltd.
Saitek, formerly known under the name of SciSys was formed by Erich Winkler a native of Switzerland. Saitek also manufactured several chess computers for other companies such as Novag and Tandy/Radio Shack. After purchasing Hegener & Glaser (Mephisto) in 1994, Saitek became the world largest manufacturer of chess computers. Through cooperation and sponsorship of Garri Kasparov [[1]] which began in 1996 the additional brandname of Kasparov was added to their computers.
Saitek Timeline
- 1978 production of their first chess computer
- 1979 incorporation of the company SciSys (= Scientific Systems) First product manufactured = Chess Champion Super System MK III.
- 1980 FIDE (world chess organisation) gives SciSys exclusively it’s Seal of Approval; First Bridge Computer was sold.
- 1981 SciSys Chess Champion Mark V becomes the World Microcomputer Champion; Sales Offices are opened in London, New York and Frankfurt.
- 1982 Junior Chess World Champion and Programmer Kaplan, Julio joins the SciSys Team.
- 1983 a sponsorship contract is signed with the future world champion Garri Kasparov [[2]].
- 1984 the chess computer product range is now clearly the largest sortiment available from a manufacturer in the world; established their own manufacturing plant in Hong Kong.
- 1985 except for Germany, SciSys now has the largest market share in every country of the world with 40% - 70% in each country.
- 1986 the product range now includes the Brandname Kasparov
- 1987 SciSys is renamed to Saitek
- 1988 SISO take control of the german distribution; New developments are the Blitzboard and LCD Chess Boards.
- 1989 introduction of Saitek Renaissance with its Quad Lamp System the first of its kind in the world; the Chess Organisation Nordrhein-Westfalen gives Saitek their Seal of Approval.
Chess computers from the manufacturer Saitek
- Saitek Alchemist Plus
- Saitek Analyst
- Saitek Aria
- Saitek Atlas
- Saitek Barracuda
- Saitek Bravo
- Saitek Brute Force
- Saitek Calculator Chess
- Saitek Capella
- Saitek Cavalier
- Saitek Centurion
- Saitek Champion Advanced Trainer
- Saitek Chess Companion
- Saitek Chess Shadow
- Saitek Conquistador
- Saitek Corona
- Saitek Cosmic
- Saitek Cosmos
- Saitek Cougar
- Saitek D+
- Saitek D++
- Saitek Express
- Saitek Galileo
- Saitek GK 2000
- Saitek GK 2100
- Saitek Kasparov Blitz
- Saitek Maestro
- Saitek Megathon 2400 - nie erschienen
- Saitek Mk 12 Trainer
- Saitek Modulare Serie
- Saitek Plus
- Saitek Pocket Plus Trainer
- Saitek Präsident/President
- Saitek Prisma
- Saitek RISC 2500
- Saitek Renaissance
- Saitek Schach-Trainer
- Saitek Sensor XL
- Saitek Simultano
- Saitek Sparc
- Saitek Team-Mate
- Saitek Travel Champion 2080
- Saitek Travel Champion 2100
- Saitek Travel Companion
- Saitek Traveller
- Saitek Turbostar 2600 - nie erschienen
- Saitek Turbo Advanced Trainer
- Saitek Virtuoso
Saitek Catalogue
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