Computabet

[timtam]

I was going thru my basement and I found a box of old computer books and

products: Mattel Analyzer, some Star calculator, Bob Herberts book, and also

Bud Smith's Ace handicapping all stuff from the late 70's early 80's but I did

find one that I know was more recent. It was a hand held computer called

Computabet. It has the letters RACING on each button and then 2 rows of

numbers. I don't remember how or where or when I got it but does anyone

know the instructions on how to use it. ( I'm sure throwing it away is my best

option ) but I am curious to know how it works. ( don't tell me not too well)

Can anyone Pm the instructions to me so I can take a look. Maybe it was

a gold mine and I've overlooking it for years. Thanks

[Afleet]

I would google it

[rtnwin]

Computabet.jpg
Instructions attached, I think.

[timtam]

Thanks for the info. I PMed you that my son was able to print the instructions

Once again thanks

[Sparky13]

I have used it in the past, but does not work as advertised. Yes, you will have winners, but overall not what I would call a Winner.

[FakeNameChanged]

Originally Posted by timtam

Thanks for the info. I PMed you that my son was able to print the instructions

Once again thanks

Look closely at those instructions. They're using a PP with an error in last running line. Fluke earned a 104 SR running a mile in 1:13.4?? They don't bother to get a somewhat accurate PP as their training example? In a related thread on speed figures, this is evident in almost every PP to some extent on a daily basis. Computabet does have a catchy title.

[rtnwin]

Computabet actually works better than you’d expect, although it’s not worth the price of admission.
The calculator/computer is amazingly rudimentary considering it was sold only a few years ago. In one case you enter the same data twice. Calculators from the 80’s are more sophisticated.
By entering a number of races you can determine the value of each factor and do races manually faster than using the calculator.
I played with this for a while and was surprised there was some merit to the output, albeit limited.