X-Rite i1Display 2 Color Calibrator for LCD, CRT, and Laptop Displays
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Customer Review: Great for home picture use and scrapbooking
Summary: 5 Stars
I was becoming frustrated because when I sent my digital photos out to print at my local store I never knew if the color and exposure would turn out correct. I would have to re-edit them and sent them out for print again because my monitor was an unreliable reflection of the printed picture. The X-Rite EODIS2 Eye-one display 2 changed all that. It was really easy to use and my pictures turn out perfect. This device does not calibrate your printer so my pictures still do not look right when printed out on my printer. However, I use my pictures for scrapbooking so it is a must that they do not fade so I have to send them out to be professionally printed (For example: Kodak, Snap Fish, CVS, Walgreens). So for me, it really didn't matter that my printer was not calibrated with my monitor .
Just remember to install the software before plugging the device or your computer will think it is a storage device and you will have to restore settings to previous date to get the Eye-one to work.
I wish I got the Eye-one years ago it would have saved me a lot of money in re-printed pictures.
Customer Review: No More Off Colors
Summary: 5 Stars
To be honest.... I was not happy when I first received the Eye-One Display 2. Not the product itself, but the fact that I didn't read the fine print when I ordered it. Both my computers run Windows Vista. Well the Eye-One Software I received was not compatible with Vista. My first reaction was to return it! But then, once I calmed down and counted to 10.... I decided to send an email to the manufacturer about my problem. Thank goodness I did. There was an online software upgrade that made my new purchase work with Vista. Now, I am so happy. It took less then 10 minutes and was so easy. Just follow the directions on the screen once the software and device are intalled. No More Off Color!! It made a big difference. It even sets up reminders that it is time to calibrate your monitor. You can chose to calibrate now or delay it. Before the Eye-One my photos were looking great on screen but printing out much darker. Now my photos are printing true to color. Definately will recommend this product to any individual interested in making the most of their Photo Printing Projects, whether for business or just for fun.Customer Review: spider crusher
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the first reviews I have ever posted. I have been a pro for over 15 years and have used a few different options for color calibration. Last time around I was short on cash an spent that money on the spider one. At first it seemed doable and so I kept it. Well a few inconsistencies in a row got me to spend a bit more money and try this eye one. I love it. It is not as precise as the WAY more expensive system (you probably know which one I am talking about) but if you really want to see shadow detail and highlight detail and very accurate colors and grays across the tonal/spectral range. With a color calibration system that wont break the bank this is it. I will and do recommend this product very highly. I rate it 5 stars not because it is the best but because it is the best in its league and better than most much pricier options. I have even gone back over past jobs to compare the outcome to the other systems I have used and will likely never switch from this productCustomer Review: I finally found one that worked!
Summary: 5 Stars
I started out with another companies calibrator (Hint: Dewey and Louie's brother) and found that one did not work on my Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop with the high-definition glossy screen.
I researched more and found the X-Rite had worked on other Dell laptops. So, I decided to give it a try. It worked like a charm.
I must say that this device has made all the difference in my photography post processing. I do not print my own photos but use a National camera chain store to do all of my printing. Everything looks more like the printed photos than before.
Using it was easy. I installed the software and ran it. Answered a few questions and waited. It took all of about 15-20 minutes to install and run the calibration. I have it set to remind me every four weeks to run the calibration again.
I love it and would recommend it anyone, but primarily to all Dell laptop users, especially those with the glossy screen.
Customer Review: Fine Device, Good Software
Summary: 5 Stars
I've now used both the Spyder 2 Express and this (X-Rite Eye One Display 2). The X-Rite does a fantastic job--takes about 5 minutes for a calibration in the simple mode, maybe 10 in the advanced mode. In practical terms, my prints come out looking much closer to the intended color and on other displays (most of which are not calibrated), my photographic images are also closer to where they should be relative to before I calibrated.
In terms of the hardware, many note that the iOne Display 2 is more accurate than the Spyder 2 Express. I didn't see a huge difference between the two but I am also not as exacting as some users may be. I'm using a relatively inexpensive HP LCD monitor so I can't be quite as picky as those using high-end monitors.
I use this successfully on Windows 7 RC 64 bit--no fuss from the drivers or software, to my delight.