SEE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR MORE AFFLIATE LINKS AND INFORMATION Chronos GX checc clock: amzn.to/3ZrNk7j ZMF Pro chess clock: amzn.to/3xVgP5G Chessbase referral link: shop.chessbase.com/en/products/corr_2022?ref=RF335-KCZ3DK8KGQ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY SECOND CHANNEL: www.youtube.com/@oneanddonediy Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/katzenpapa 10% Off Chessnut Products: lddy.no/1ccw5 Want to say thanks? paypal.me/chesszero
I have the ZMF 2 old version and I think touch button is so much better than a clicky one to prevent players from smashing it when playing blitz in a chess club.
You know….my father invented the world’s first digital tournament chess clock. It was the only one of his inventions he followed through to building a commercial prototype. He took his invention to some sort of trade show and came back dejected that there was little interest. He said Chess players were all too cheap. I checked - he never patented his device. My father, an electrical engineer, was almost always ahead of his time, or half a step out of phase with the world. Some other of his personal inventions he didn’t pursue to their conclusion: the world’s first surge suppressing power strip. A prototype that anyone would recognize as a Sony Walkman like device. Circuity to suppress hi-Fi noise we all now know as Dolby Stereo. So close…so close. Oh well…😃
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There's an alternative for lightweight travel chess clocks not shown here: The DGT Travel Timer, formerly DGT 960. Delay, Bonus, Increment included. Fits in your chess or backgammon board as well. Tempest Clock is a matter of taste, since it's just a plastic cradle (or wood if you go for the 'luxury' version not available in Europe. It seems to have the best software (since it uses your very phone for the app), but it seems to be quite sensitive to touching (difficult cleansing) and will show signs of wear early in use. App license is unclear when it comes to change phones or account. In the higher price range, go for ZMF Pro, currently best out there. Display bigger, viewable from all angles. (as opposed to Chronos as seen here)
I’ll bet people would like videos on how to program their clocks so they don’t have to read the directions. You could also do those short videos to do a quick set up and play so if they sit down to play and want to get started without watching a overly detailed 15 minute video on their clock. 😉
Is the glass display on the zmf pro as fragile as the chronos? Saw a chronos display cracked when a dude exchanged queens in blitz. The Queen slid out his hand and cracked the display. I have the chronos gx and the zmf clock with the tough display that sells for 40.
I don't know if the display is fragile or not. I never hit it with anything. I would hope it's not too fragile but I assume it is quite rare to break a chess clock display.
I have a Kronos, not the model of the video, and I think it is very difficult to set it. Nobody I know is able to put in the time for the game. I think that the touch button avoids banging, and that is a good thing.I dont'know why they discontinue this thing. Furthermore, the clock is very robust. The Kronos is quite messy when we need to replace the batteries, but they last for a long time.
What tab controls do you want to set your clock? I can make a short tutorial video for you. I can also make a PDF of the instructions so you can download them as well.
zmart funs are pretty good. Idk if they keep as good of time as a chronos ? Anybody every tested that?. Occasionally , if you are down to one second, I've seen a zmf (non pro) reset to 59 seconds. I think that was just one bug on one clock and haven't seen it happen to all the clocks. Also, having had two different iterations of the zmf, I will say build quality isn't as good as a kronos. The middle button and the on off switch have both had to been replaced on both my clock(granted they get a lot a lot of use for speed chess) The parts are super readily available from anywhere(used to get them at Radio Shack) and cheap. Not saying any of this is really bad given the zmarts are way more affordable and way way way easier to program. I am going to buy a third one, and still not pay as much over the last ten years as a top of the line kronos ; but I bet one kronos would last 10 years easy and longer.
SEE VIDEO DESCRIPTION FOR MORE AFFLIATE LINKS AND INFORMATION
Chronos GX checc clock: amzn.to/3ZrNk7j
ZMF Pro chess clock: amzn.to/3xVgP5G
Chessbase referral link: shop.chessbase.com/en/products/corr_2022?ref=RF335-KCZ3DK8KGQ
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY SECOND CHANNEL: www.youtube.com/@oneanddonediy
Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/katzenpapa
10% Off Chessnut Products: lddy.no/1ccw5
Want to say thanks? paypal.me/chesszero
I have the ZMF 2 old version and I think touch button is so much better than a clicky one to prevent players from smashing it when playing blitz in a chess club.
Yes that true!
You know….my father invented the world’s first digital tournament chess clock. It was the only one of his inventions he followed through to building a commercial prototype. He took his invention to some sort of trade show and came back dejected that there was little interest. He said Chess players were all too cheap. I checked - he never patented his device. My father, an electrical engineer, was almost always ahead of his time, or half a step out of phase with the world. Some other of his personal inventions he didn’t pursue to their conclusion: the world’s first surge suppressing power strip. A prototype that anyone would recognize as a Sony Walkman like device. Circuity to suppress hi-Fi noise we all now know as Dolby Stereo. So close…so close. Oh well…😃
Wow thats an amazing story! I have increasing became fmailiar with eletronics, and how to repair very simple things ( ruclips.net/user/shortsenO20j1kLFM?si=NnuoOOaU7DKmj5MH ), and I even have a breadboard and follow simple tutorials for some basic eletronics you can see this post here: ruclips.net/channel/UCnk6Y2hk4Mg73tE-bLyxepgcommunity?lb=Ugkxo6hkVQY4JJVkiI4-d76269Dd7T1p0Q0B and I also have a second channel where do do automotive things and I tinker with simple repairs and using osocilliscopes www.youtube.com/@oneanddonediy Please like and share, a like goes a long way with the RUclips algorithm! I hope to see your dad's prototypes or diagrams someday!!
The ZMF Pro is right for me! I would love to use that one!
Very nice it's a great clock!
Thank you for the review! The information helped me to make a decision.
You're welcome!
@@katzenpapa By the way, I purchased the ZMF. Thanks again.
@@EuphoricImpact glad the video helped! Congrats on your new purchase!
There's an alternative for lightweight travel chess clocks not shown here: The DGT Travel Timer, formerly DGT 960. Delay, Bonus, Increment included. Fits in your chess or backgammon board as well.
Tempest Clock is a matter of taste, since it's just a plastic cradle (or wood if you go for the 'luxury' version not available in Europe. It seems to have the best software (since it uses your very phone for the app), but it seems to be quite sensitive to touching (difficult cleansing) and will show signs of wear early in use. App license is unclear when it comes to change phones or account.
In the higher price range, go for ZMF Pro, currently best out there. Display bigger, viewable from all angles. (as opposed to Chronos as seen here)
Thanks for chiming in!
I’ll bet people would like videos on how to program their clocks so they don’t have to read the directions. You could also do those short videos to do a quick set up and play so if they sit down to play and want to get started without watching a overly detailed 15 minute video on their clock. 😉
Is the glass display on the zmf pro as fragile as the chronos? Saw a chronos display cracked when a dude exchanged queens in blitz. The Queen slid out his hand and cracked the display. I have the chronos gx and the zmf clock with the tough display that sells for 40.
I don't know if the display is fragile or not. I never hit it with anything. I would hope it's not too fragile but I assume it is quite rare to break a chess clock display.
@@katzenpapait's the whole idea behind the zmart plastic clock. The display is hard to break. Special material
Very helpful. Thanks
Glad it helps and thanks for the support!
Excellent video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! You are welcome!
I think the ZMF PRO only has 3 programmable settings that you can customize, I really think it should have no less than 6 to 8!
They're good clocks but the chronos clocks have stood the test of time and they still are the best. I wish they still manufactured them.
I have a Kronos, not the model of the video, and I think it is very difficult to set it. Nobody I know is able to put in the time for the game. I think that the touch button avoids banging, and that is a good thing.I dont'know why they discontinue this thing. Furthermore, the clock is very robust. The Kronos is quite messy when we need to replace the batteries, but they last for a long time.
What tab controls do you want to set your clock? I can make a short tutorial video for you. I can also make a PDF of the instructions so you can download them as well.
First of all I want to thank you. The time (s) are: blitz 3+2 and 1:30 for the whole game with a 30 seconds increment.
@@Grandcapi look it for the video shortly!
Agreed. I bought the Chronos clock a while back and its incredibly difficult to set correctly. I really hate that they make it so damn difficult.
zmart funs are pretty good. Idk if they keep as good of time as a chronos ? Anybody every tested that?. Occasionally , if you are down to one second, I've seen a zmf (non pro) reset to 59 seconds. I think that was just one bug on one clock and haven't seen it happen to all the clocks. Also, having had two different iterations of the zmf, I will say build quality isn't as good as a kronos. The middle button and the on off switch have both had to been replaced on both my clock(granted they get a lot a lot of use for speed chess) The parts are super readily available from anywhere(used to get them at Radio Shack) and cheap. Not saying any of this is really bad given the zmarts are way more affordable and way way way easier to program. I am going to buy a third one, and still not pay as much over the last ten years as a top of the line kronos ; but I bet one kronos would last 10 years easy and longer.
Never knew about that bug, I'll be on the lookout for that! Have you tried the DGT 2500 yet?
Looks good! I just don't like those as much as you have to flip it over to reset it
But that's probably good for some people who don't want to accidentally reset it
Chronos gx is too small and the glass display is fragile
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