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Reddit mentions of X-Rite i1Display 2 Color Calibrator for LCD, CRT, and Laptop Displays (Old Version)

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We found 5 Reddit mentions of X-Rite i1Display 2 Color Calibrator for LCD, CRT, and Laptop Displays (Old Version). Here are the top ones.

X-Rite i1Display 2 Color Calibrator for LCD, CRT, and Laptop Displays (Old Version)
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    Features:
  • Compact colorimeter for emissive color measurements of LCD, CRT and laptop displays
  • Highest sensitivity in dark areas for better control in shadow detail and more neutral gray scale
  • Detachable ambient light head to capture ambient light measurements - also serves as a dust protector for your device!
  • Easily attaches to all models of LCD and CRT monitors with included built-in counterweight and suction cups
  • Use at multiple workstations without additional licensing fees
Specs:
Height2.5 Inches
Is adult product1
Length8.25 Inches
Weight0.02425084882 Pounds
Width5.5 Inches
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Found 5 comments on X-Rite i1Display 2 Color Calibrator for LCD, CRT, and Laptop Displays (Old Version):

u/svideo · 13 pointsr/funny

I have a cheap TN panel and could read it fine as well. Having one of these helps.

u/i_dont_know · 2 pointsr/Design

For $370 the HP ZR24w is a great 24" S-IPS ("super" in plane switching) display. I bought one for my mom who is an amateur photographer and she loves it. I enjoy using it as well. One thing I've noticed (and hasn't yet been a problem) is that the panel gets quite warm and radiates a significant amount of heat.

A step up would be the HP LP2475w (which I haven't actually used) for $550, or the Dell u2411 (which I have used and like) for $500. Both of these monitors are also IPS displays.

I have been using two 17" Dell ultrasharp 1703FP PVA (Patterned vertical alignment) panels since they came out in 2003. They are decent monitors. VA (Vertical alignment; in order of quality: MVA, PVA, S-PVA) panels used to be considered high-end, although most high-end panels are now IPS.

I put off buying a cheap larger 22" or 24" TN panel because I wanted to save up for a larger 27" or 30" IPS panel. I do a lot of programming (which would have benefited from a large cheap panel) but also a lot of graphic design and photo editing (which would not).

After ~8 years with the same monitors I finally upgraded to a NEC PA271W-BK-SV 2 months ago. the NEC has hardware calibration and a 2560x1440 resolution. If you can wait and save up your money, I would absolutely recommend a 27" panel. The resolution and color accuracy are phenomenal. The Dell u2711 is a great cheaper 27" IPS panel.

One possible negative about high pixel-density IPS panels is that a lot of manufacturers seem to be using very aggressive anti-glare coatings that can give the screen a "gritty" look. Like adding a slight amount of noise to a photo in Photoshop. The NEC that I have has this problem, but after a while I stopped noticing it.

Search google for IPS anti-glare coating and you will get a lot of hits. You may or may not notice it. Unfortunately, you won't be able to tell until you have the monitor in front of you.

Whatever monitor you get (unless you get a NEC SpectraView), you are going to need a monitor calibrator. I own the recently discontinued X-Rite i1 Display 2 (still an OK choice), but don't have any experience with anything else. Read reviews and pick one, but be prepared to spend at least $100.

Things to avoid:

  • TN (twisted nematic) - cheap and good response time, but horrible contrast and color accuracy.

  • LED backlighting - can be brighter (not desirable if you are trying to get accurate prints) and can have issues with white point and color accuracy.

  • Claims of high dynamic contrast ratio - dynamic contrast ratio doesn't mean squat. Manufacturers will even inflate the normal contrast ratio. NEC claims that my monitor has a 1000:1 contrast ratio, when in reality I get closer to 600:1.

  • Response times: shorter time should mean better, but manufacturers never specify how they measure this and so the numbers are practically meaningless. And a fast response time shouldn't matter for graphic design anyway.

    Monitors are always getting cheaper, but good monitors are still expensive. And a good monitor means nothing if it isn't properly calibrated.

    Good luck and happy shopping.
u/0stones0crates · 1 pointr/AskBattlestations

I use this calibrator. It's a little pricy, but totally worth it, as your color will drift over time.

u/argusromblei · 1 pointr/photography

http://www.amazon.com/X-Rite-i1Display-Calibrator-Laptop-Displays/dp/B000JLO31M

The X-Rite i1 Display 2 is the pro standard. If you buy an $800+ NEC monitor with 98.8% AdobeRGB, the optional calibrator is one of these rebranded for NEC. It goes through everything automatically and is usually perfect when it's done, if you choose the right settings. It works fine on most monitors and should be pretty accurate even if you don't have a pro photo monitor.

u/SiliconCombustion · 1 pointr/askportland

You need to recalibrate your settings pretty frequently they aren't expensive thats why people usually buy them.

Most people don't buy sub $100 devices and rent them out. It just doesn't make much sense.

http://www.amazon.com/X-Rite-i1Display-Calibrator-Displays-Version/dp/B000JLO31M