The DGT XL, was introduced during the Dutch Team Playoffs in 2003. It is based on ten years of experience in the chess market. The clock has extra large displays, an option to display messages (great for internet chess), more timing methods, including an upcount method for use with Scrabble®, easier operation, a buzzer and it connects to the DGT electronic chess board too.
+ Option to mix timing systems (e.g start with a normal countdown period followed by a "Fischer" or "Bronstein Delay" period).
+ Increased display size: digits are 18mm in height.
+ Connects to the DGT electronic chessboard and has special internet features like an option to display messages
+ More display information (timing system, current game period, white/black player indicator, ...).
+ Buzzer can be switched on or off.
+ Easy operation with extra buttons.
+ Extra upcount timing method.
+ Save and retrieve 5 user defined manual settings.