anat1 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 <p>Ellery,</p> <p>To answer one of your questions:</p> <blockquote> <p>Can you use the device that comes with NEC combo deal on other monitors?</p> </blockquote> <p><br />No, you cannot.<br> The calibration device that comes as part of the NEC combo can *only* be used with NEC monitors. This is one of the downsides to buying the combo.</p> <p>An alternative is to buy three things separately:<br> 1. standalone (i.e non-combo) NEC monitor (e.g. PA241W - was approx $779 at BHPhoto several months ago)<br> 2. A calibration device that is *supported* by the NEC software and monitor. (E.g. X-Rite i1Display Pro - was approx $250 at BHPhoto).<br> 3. NEC SpectraView software that uses the calibration device (above) to perform the calibration and set the values / configuration in the NEC smart-display system. NEC SpectraView software purchased separately (in the US) costs approx $100. With a single SpectraView license, the software can be used on multiple computers (PC and Mac).</p> <p>This allows the calibration device to be used on non-NEC monitors, including laptop screens etc. But buying the three items separately means you will probably pay a premium of about $100 maybe slightly more. I found that acceptable to be able to use the calibrator across the board for years to come and not be tied to NEC.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellery Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 That is what I will do Also - buying separate - will the install be any more complicated? Should be the same I suppose just all bought separate In the tutorial vids discussed they appear to have done just what we are talking about and it appeared quite easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellery Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Also - will the device that comes with the sv combo work to create printer or paper profiles all the same as the stand alone version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellery Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 If I buy the xrite i1 pro (with ought colorchecker passport - not sure I need that honestly) - 209 99 for spectraview software NEC pa 241 without bundle - 739 That puts me at about 50 dollar premium based on my comparative shopping - not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anat1 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 <p>Ellery,</p> <p>You asked:</p> <blockquote> <p>Also - buying separate - will the install be any more complicated?</p> </blockquote> <p>Install was simple, straightforward.</p> <p>And:</p> <blockquote> <p>Also - will the device that comes with the sv combo work to create printer or paper profiles all the same as the stand alone version?</p> </blockquote> <p>I don't know what the capabilities of the device that comes with the combo are. But in case of the stand-alone version it would depend on whether it supports printer or paper profiles. Not all calibration devices support printer / paper profiles. I am not certain, but I do not think the X-Rite i1Display Pro supports paper profiles.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellery Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 <p>ok, no worries.....im not too worried about that at this point...ill be using brand paper....I only would guess that much later with more skill and nuance would I care to tinker as such....so its not a pre-requisite really. THANKS!<br /><br />Now I just will have to wait a bit longer and I will buy it.....or not wait :0</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l_a_k_h_i_n_d_e_r Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 <p>Where does an old CRT stand w.r.t. the today's NEC and Ezio, please? I have been holding to my old bulky (but trusted) CRT for so long, and have been wondering if the newer products offer a much higher value ..? <br /><br />How much of sRGB and Adobe RGB gamut is covered by a high-end CRT? Thanks.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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