Buying Monico Optix DTP94 but need the software

Hi,

 

I'm thinking about buying this Monaco Optis DTP94 sensor off ebay...

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290256985284

 

But this model has been discontinued, and the auction does not include the software. This unit has gotten many

great reviews and I've used it before, but is it useless to me if I don't have the software? Is there a way to

download it for free? I didn't see it on X-Rite's website.

 

What advantages does the Monaco Optix "XR Pro" offer? I use a 23" apple cinema display (the newer one) and a 13"

macbook, soon to be upgraded to a 15 Macbook Pro.

 

Thanks

no real need for a colorimeter for any laptop alone. It would be a nice addition for your 23 apple for sure.

 

theres another software that you can use with the monaco and the 23 apple, dont recall the name now (ask Ellis he have it) but i think it cost 200$US or more...

 

But for that price you can also buy a brand new spider3 pro that work as the monaco and the eye1pro (i tested all of them and get similar result)

you can also go in the discontinued software on xrite i fnd this : )

 

http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?Action=support&ID=653

You want to get the most out of that fine colorimeter?

 

Go to

 

http://www.integrated-color.com

 

to get a copy of Color Eyes Display Pro software . They have a 30 day trial period so you can see if it is for you.

Hi, Josh. I find the support people at X-Rite are quite helpful.

 

http://www.xrite.com/top_support.aspx

I've been having trouble finding current reviews on monitor calibrators. I'll buy the ebay one if it's affordable and I've used it before and liked it, otherwise I'll buy a new one.

 

Does anyone have a good review link for the spyder 3, the eye one display 2, and other current models? Or recommendations. I don't want to profile papers or cameras, only monitors, and my budget is under $250.00.

 

Thanks

i dont have a link to offer, but base on my own experience i could say that the monaco, spider3 or the eye1pro are equal in quality, having tested them personally on my Imac24inch and my MacPro with a Apple Cinema Display.

 

I work all week long for pro photographer with photoshop and calibrated monitor is the most important thing for me as all my final retouching goes to print, inkjet or commercial cmyk.

 

i would without a doubt recommended any of those 3 colorimeter.

I second Ellis's recommendation of ColorEyes Display Pro.

i agree 100% with Ellis also (that was the softare i didtn remember the name) but since you can have the monaco software for free..why buy another one? for now at least, that work well.