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North American Chess Clock and Game Timer
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Brand | DGT |
Genre | strategy |
Number of Players | 2 |
Minimum Age Recomendation | 2 |
Batteries Required? | No |
About this item
- Quick and easy to set and program!
- Choose quick-set options for the most popular controls
- DGT North American Chess Clock and Game timer
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 4 x 2 inches |
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Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
ASIN | B00312D2OU |
Item model number | SG_B00312D2OU_US |
Manufacturer recommended age | 6 years and up |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #46,020 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,353 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | DGT |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, appearance, sturdiness, and value of the chess clock. They mention that it's a well-respected clock, easy to program various tournament settings, delays, and bonus scenarios, and that it stands up well to moderate abuse. They appreciate the value for money, saying that it has a lot of function for a reasonable price.
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Customers like the quality of the chess clock. They say it is a well-respected, dependable, and easy to use. They also mention that it is great for chesses and memorizes the last time controls. Customers also say it's practical and easy for tournament play.
"...It's also capable of setting time controls for any multi-phase games, as required in many USCF-rated tournaments. My sone loves it." Read more
"Nothing bad about this clock. Compact and easy on the eyes, does it all, great value. Easy to set with instructions on the bottom of the unit." Read more
"Excellent Product" Read more
"Very easy to use and very practical. You can set it to a variety of modes and it comes with batteries included...." Read more
Customers find the clock easy to use and program. They mention it's simple to set and program various tournament settings, delays, and bonus scenarios. Some say the design is easy to understand and the clock comes with complete instructions.
"...My thoughts on the competitors:1. It is significantly easier to use than the more expensive Chronos which is sturdy and heavy (stable)..." Read more
"Bought this timer to replace my son's old timer. It's simple to set once you know the logic behind...." Read more
"...Compact and easy on the eyes, does it all, great value. Easy to set with instructions on the bottom of the unit." Read more
"...silent (so you don't know when your opponent flags), or, really annoying countdown beeps (that would annoy the tournament hall for sure)...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the chess clock. They mention that it works well, is amazingly well designed, and is perfect. Some say that the display is pretty good. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's appearance and functionality.
"...Once programed, the Chronos works well. I suggest watching a YouTube video on programing it before buying...." Read more
"...SMOOTH move paddle. This is just an aesthetic thing, but it feels... elegant... when you push the time paddle to end your move...." Read more
"...This is a small concern overall as the clock is very nice in the other aspects and I am sure I will enjoy it for years to come." Read more
"...the buttons are relatively quiet, the base is wide, and the display is pretty good.Here are my complaints...." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the product. They say it's sturdy, solid, and reliable. The top buttons are sturdy and can take lots of play. The clock stands up well to moderate abuse, and is well made with many options. Customers also mention that the clock is really stable, easy to set, and overall effective.
"...I believe they are heavy duty and probably more likely to survive abuse than the DGT NA...." Read more
"...Despite the minor annoyances, it is very durable, feels professional, and incredibly easy to set...." Read more
"This is a great clock overall. There are so many options. So sturdy and well made...." Read more
"...It feels more solidly built as well...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the digital chess clock. They say it has a lot of functions for a reasonable price. Customers also mention that it is well worth the time and money.
"This is an excellent digital clock and, in my opinion, the best clock for the money.why?1...." Read more
"...Compact and easy on the eyes, does it all, great value. Easy to set with instructions on the bottom of the unit." Read more
"...Last but not least, a lot of function for a reasonable price." Read more
"...This is think is important, because everyone makes mistakes.- CHEAP. Not in quality but in price.-..." Read more
Customers like the modes of the toy. They say it has a variety of modes and 23 custom settings. Some say it's a reliable clock with enough settings for any style. Some appreciate the fact that the various settings are printed on the base of the unit. Overall, most are happy with the variety of options provided by the product.
"...It remembers your settings for each time option so you might need to program an option only once..." Read more
"...Makes the game interesting.It comes with pre-programmed modes and under each pre-made mode you can set the time to whatever you want...." Read more
"Amazing clock with a lot of different settings but it’s hella expensive" Read more
"...Like the fact that it came with its own batteries and has lots of different modes that I am still trying to figure out how to use...." Read more
Customers like the features of the chess timer. For example, they mention it has many options, is versatile, and has lots of play modes. Some say it meets the requirements with additional features. That said, most are happy with the product's features.
"This is a great clock overall. There are so many options. So sturdy and well made...." Read more
"I got this as a gift and it was most appreciated. There are lots of play modes and the clock stands up well to moderate abuse...." Read more
"Excellent clock. Not too hard to use once you’ve read the manual. Very customizable in what kind of settings it has. Good quality product." Read more
"This clock has many features which are easy to use." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the smoothness of the product. For example, they mention that it didn't work from the moment it came out of the box, the top level doesn't working, and the buttons have not stuck. It also malfunctioned on them twice at tournaments.
"This product had battery issues and malfunctioned on me twice at tournaments. I have contacted DGT and they are sending me a new one...." Read more
"...for about 2 minutes and then the top switch (to switch players) stopped working...." Read more
"...One side of the button was easy to push down but the other was harder...." Read more
"...They are standard models. The last one I purchased didn't turn on upon arrival for my high school chess team...." Read more
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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.
The only negative comment I have is that the section of the manual explaining the timing options is confusing. On page 9 it has a table of timing options, what the display is supposed to show, and a verbal explanation. Option 14 shows display left and right both showing 0.00.00. In fact, what you actually see is 1) 0:00 0:00 followed by 2) .00 0:00 followed by 3) X:XX 0:00, (where X:XX is what you set the left hand minutes to) followed by 4) X:XX .00 followed by 5) 0:00 X:XX (the 0:00 is the 3 digit bonus time in minutes and seconds). Five screens instead of one. The second screen shows 00 with "bonus" at the bottom, leading me to believe that the maximum bonus time was 59 seconds. But what the .00 means is the seconds in the left hand (or right hand) main control time. Bottom line, this clock does what I want, and very few other do, but it was difficult to ascertain that. And let me say that other chess clocks can also be hard to understand.
OK. now for the good. I like the recessed power button so it does not get powered on /off accidentally. This is one of the few clocks that will allow a Fischer move bonus of 60 seconds. The in-game controls are clear and well thought out. It remembers your settings for each time option so you might need to program an option only once (unless you use that same option with different values). This clock will fit in the clock compartment of my chess bag. Some of the Chronos clocks are too long to fit.
Last but not least, a lot of function for a reasonable price.
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Reviewed in Mexico on July 7, 2019