Adjudicator digital game timers
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August 1997
Attempt a custom round board for a digital timer swap at Cincinnati tournament. I'm expected to give up $50US and wait 3 months for a timer. Thanks, but no thanks.
September 1997
Research & development starts on a new digital timer for SCRABBLE.
August 1998
Adjudicator3000 (25:00 only) introduced at NSC in Chicago.
June 1999
Adjudicator3000 (programmable) introduced. Upgrade trade-in option offered.
August 2000
Adjudicator3500 (more affordable) introduced at NSC in Providence.
January 2002
Credit card purchasing introduced worldwide via Adjudicator3000 website.
February 2003
Black version of 3000 model introduced. New style battery enclosure on 3000. Smaller, lower profile feet now on 3000 as well as 3500 model.
I would like to publicly thank the people who have had a hand (directly or indirectly) in the success of Adjudicator timers. Thanks to Shaun, Dave, Evi, Tom, Madd, Diane, Trevor, John, Steven, Kate, Mary, John, Sherrie, Jim, Craig, Mady, and KC.
I should also thank Sam K. (posthumorously, of course) for the success of my Adjudicator timers. By not giving me a clock at the Masters tournament, he inspired me to build a better product!
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September 1996
1st prototype of deluxe board introduced at Club #422, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
February 1997
Deluxe board introduced at Club #422, Mississauga, Ontario
August 1997
Deluxe board introduced to SCRABBLE community at Cincinnati, OH tournament
September 2005
Standard board introduced at Club #422, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
April 2006
Manufacture premium tile squares as a full set for sale to other board makers
July 2007
Lightweight acylic board introduced at Club #422, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Extra long non-tipping tile racks
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August 1997
Introduced as a promotional item, as well as a compliment to my round boards.
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