Excalibur The NY Times Deluxe Touch Screen Crossword Puzzle

by Excalibur

Product Features

• * 1,000 crossword puzzles from the famous columns of The New York Times!
• * Big, easy-to-read screen shows puzzle and clues at the same time!
• * Touch-screen technology and lightweight stylus makes it easy to use anywhere! Screen glows so you can play in the dark!
• * Stylish metal case protects the computer
• * Includes puzzles edited by Will Shortz.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.8 x 0.8 inches ; 11 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• ASIN: B0001XE0IO
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,947 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Excalibur Electronics NEW YORK TIMES Crossword Deluxe Electronic Handheld Game - Take along 1,000 crossword puzzles conveniently¶?in cars, on planes, trains, anywhere! No pencils to find. Just use the stylus that slips back into the unit. The best crossword puzzles are published by The New York Times¶?and these are some of its best! Auto Memory Save lets you finish puzzles at another time Includes puzzles edited by Will Shortz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good purchase!, November 21, 2005

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Dena M. Martin "Dena" (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Excalibur The NY Times Deluxe Touch Screen Crossword Puzzle (Video Game)

I've wanted this for a while, but thought the price a bit high. I recently found it on sale and purchased it and I have to say, even at regular price, this is a fun item. I wasn't disappointed.

Even the easy puzzles can be a little bit of a challenge (it is definitely the NY Times). The mediums ones are great brainteasers. I haven't tried the Difficult ones yet!

Two warnings:

First, the system itself is very small. Great for travel (fits nicely into a small purse), but I imagine this would be very hard on older eyes. My father had a little difficulty seeing it and he's just middle-aged. I can't imagine how difficult this might be for the elderly!

Second, it doesn't mark which puzzles you've already done (or if it does, I haven't figured out how to do it). Each time you choose a puzzle, you choose from a numbered list. Would be nice if it either marked the ones you've done or had a random generator. (With 1,000 puzzles to choose from, I think choosing from the numbered list will eventually be a chore.)

Other than those two things, it's a great little machine. I'm taking it with me on my next vacation!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wish the screen was easier to read, August 16, 2006

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Linda Boehme "lboehme" (South Lake Tahoe, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Excalibur The NY Times Deluxe Touch Screen Crossword Puzzle (Video Game)

I especially like this product for traveling and sitting in waiting rooms. My only complaint is that you have to hold it just right to see the puzzle clearly on the screen. It has a contrast adjustment, but it not very helpful. It also has a lighted screen option which is not very good either. A great improvement would be a screen with greater contrast.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crosswords wherever!, September 26, 2005

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Salli Parker "sophie's mom" (California) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Excalibur The NY Times Deluxe Touch Screen Crossword Puzzle (Video Game)

A really fun pastime, well presented with all sorts of concessions for people who are excellent at this sort of thing and for people who need lots of help.