DTP-94 vs Spyder3 vs i1D2 (worth double the price?)

[jesseb]

Ok, I've searched the photo.net (and other) forums and filtered through a bunch of info, but here's a question with a bit of twist on the repeat subject of "what's better":

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I'm looking at either getting the

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<li>Spyder3 Pro </li>

<li>XRite i1Display 2 </li>

<li>DTP-94 (aka Optix XR) with ColorEyes software </li>

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The question is:

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<strong>Is DTP-94+ColorEyes worth DOUBLE the price of the Spyder3 and/or i1 D2? </strong> Is it that much more accurate than the aforementioned competitors?

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And if not, I'm open to hearing why some of you would go NOT go with one product over another (yeah, I know, re-hash). Internet forums seem to be split between the spyder3 and i1 display2, but from what I gathered, both will achieve more or less the same end result. Open to hearing differently though.

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[digitaldog]

<p>Lets just say, I'd rather have an integrated solution; display, software and colorimeter using any of the above instruments. Short of that, the Optix is a superb but discontinued product. EyeOne Display is a solid product. The software gets the job done but its nothing special and not anywhere as useful as having that integrated solution. </p>

[jesseb]

<p>I appreciate your contribution Andrew, I know you have some good background in the subject.</p>

<p>What exactly, though, do you mean by an integrated solution? It seems to me I've heard of some higher-end monitors that come with calibrators... is that what you're referring to?</p>

[digitaldog]

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<p>What exactly, though, do you mean by an integrated solution?</p>

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<p>Something like the Eizo or NEC systems that use high bit, internal LUTs, control over the adjustments of the panel with software working with a mated Colorimeter or Spectrophotometer. The NEC SpectraView II line with their optional software as an example.</p>

[jesseb]

<p>Gotcha, something for me to think about next time I switch my monitor.</p>

<p>Thanks for your responses Andrew.</p>

<p>Jesse</p>

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[teeuwen]

<p>> the Optix is a superb but discontinued product.</p>

 

<p>Is it really discontinued Andrew? <br />See e.g. <a href="http://www.integrated-color.com/cedpro/dtp94.html">http://www.integrated-color.com/cedpro/dtp94.html</a></p>

 

<p>- In Europe, EIZO now bundles their CG displays with the DTP94<br />- QUATTO supplies it with their high-end displays<br />- It's still bundled with ColorEyes Display</p>

[digitaldog]

<p>According to X-Rite it is! </p>

<p>http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=730&action=support</p>

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<h1 >DTP94 (a.k.a. MonacoOPTIX Hardware) (Discontinued)</h1>

 

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We recommend i1Display 2 as a replacement for DTP94 (a.k.a. MonacoOPTIX Hardware) (Discontinued).

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