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    Phtgrphrs & Grphc Artists: what res. do you use?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lllusion, Apr 3, 2007.

  1. lllusion

    lllusion Notebook Enthusiast

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    The question is especially directed at 17" widescreen users, esp. those with HPs brightview and/or ultra brightview.

    I'm not sure which screen to get for my dv9000t: 17.0" WXGA+ Ultra BrightView Widescreen (1440x900) or the 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1680x1050). I like the idea of the former because the dual lamps give "improved color gamut by 72%", but the latter would give a lot more realestate to work with.

    Photoshop users, what input can you give?!?

    Help!
     
    lllusion, Apr 3, 2007
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    Blake NBR Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    If you are a graphic designer, do not, under any circumstance get the ultrbrightview for your work laptop. It improves the color gamut, but will make the colors on the screen less accurate than they really are, which could get you into trouble when it comes to print time. That coupled with more screen real estate was a no brainer when I bought mine. I love my WSXGA+ and wouldnt trade it for anything.
     
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    lllusion Notebook Enthusiast

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    In what way do the colors become less accurate with the ultra brightview?
    Note: I use Colorvision's Spyder2 to calibrate my monitors.
     
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    sandt38 Notebook Consultant

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    Blake is completely correct. Brightview monitors have a tendency to oversaturate colors, making them terribly inaccurate... Almost like adding "chrome" features to your camera. Also, contrast levels are extreme, making images less natural. Brightview will also make a washed out image appear clearer and more vibrant then they really are.

    Matte screens are the best way to go for photography... and it is only one reason I bought a matte screen.
     
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