SmartGo 2.7.1

Written by alejo on August 6th, 2007

Hi there!!

I finally got the SmartGo 2.7.1 reviewed. The review lasts for 26 minutes and covers as many features and details as I could and comments on a few weak points. In fact, I think that even if you have it, you’ll find some good details you may not be aware of. Is it worth it to buy it or not? I can tell you that if I had to choose between Many Faces of Go 11 and SmartGo 2.7, I would definitelly go for the last one (while I can’t say anything about MoyoGoStudio as I still haven’t reviewed it).

Better see it by yourself, compare and decide:

As you can see, the video was made on a very large resolution, so youtube doesn’t let you see the video properly. You can download this video directly from my server: HERE. As you’ll see, the video occupies around 50MB at a 1280×1024 resolution.

You may argue that the filesize is very big, but you should realise that most divx films (around 90 minutes) occupy around 700 MB, so I think I can be qutie proud of the compression procedure. I’ve checked this video both on Linux and Windows, though I’ve been reported audio problems with beta versions of this review and I’ve changed the audio codec, let me know if you have any problem with it.

As for SmartGo 3.0, there is already a list of improvements Anders

As you can see, the video was made on a very large resolution, so youtube doesn’t let you see the video properly. You can download this video directly from my server: HERE. As you’ll see, the video occupies around 50MB at a 1280×1024 resolution.

You may argue that the filesize is very big, but you should realise that most divx films (around 90 minutes) occupy around 700 MB, so I think I can be qutie proud of the compression procedure. I’ve checked this video both on Linux and Windows, though I’ve been reported audio problems with beta versions of this review and I’ve changed the audio codec, let me know if you have any problem with it.

As for SmartGo 3.0, there is already a list of improvements Anders Kierulf is working on: exporting to images, improving options panel and connection tactics…

We’ll be waiting for it!!

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5 Comments to “SmartGo 2.7.1”

1. Posted by Alejo, August 15th, 2007 at 7:13 am

Hi there,

I’ve just discovered that life-and-death techniques don’t work on high level tsumegos… This means that if you have a complicated situation, the computer won’t be able to solve it…
But I realised how good the filtering and the duplicate checking are.

I’d like the programmer to correct me if I’m wrong, but I think this should be improved too…

2. Posted by aka179, March 10th, 2008 at 8:34 pm

Thank you for the nice review. I hope you will provide the like on the MGF some day.

3. Posted by Alejo, March 10th, 2008 at 8:39 pm

Thank you for your comment!!! It’s nice to hear that someone likes it!!!!!

By the way, what is MGF? I know MoyoGoStudio and Many Faces of Go (MFoG)… If you are talking about MFoG and I’m glad to tell you that I already made a review on it.

If not, please let me know what do you mean by MGF.
Thanks!!

4. Posted by aka179, March 11th, 2008 at 11:02 am

MoyoGo Studio of cause, I have added “F” thinking of “Framework”, but the correct word is “Studio”.

5. Posted by Alejo, March 11th, 2008 at 11:06 am

I’ve thought of making a review about MoyoGoStudio, but it is so memory-consuming that my old computer isn’t able to run it while recording it into video…

In theory, I should have a new laptop before the end of this year, but I can’t promise anything…

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