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    Considering a W520. Question about Color Calibration on external monitor.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mporange, Dec 4, 2011.

  1. mporange

    mporange Notebook Guru

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    I'm considering moving over to a W520. I've been using a Datacolor Spyder3 setup to manage my monitor's color profile.

    The option for the colorimeter on the W520 is appealing - but doesn't allow me to manage the color on an external display.

    Can I continue to use the datacolor for my office monitor with this machine, or will it not play nicely with the built-in color management software?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    mporange, Dec 4, 2011
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    Thors.Hammer Notebook Enthusiast

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    There's no need to buy the built-in sensor and software if you already have the Spyder3.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Dec 5, 2011
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  3. mporange

    mporange Notebook Guru

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    I was under the impression that the built-in colorimeter would do a better job of calibrating the laptop screen than the Spyder3 would. Is this not the case?
     
    mporange, Dec 5, 2011
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    Probably not. The Spyder3 will probably outperform it [significantly?].
     
    Colonel O'Neill, Dec 5, 2011
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    The Datapro software and controls with the Spyder3 are more fine grained than the Pantone hueyPRO stuff that comes with the built-in sensor.

    If you have the extra $70 to blow for the sensor and software, get it. But the hueyPRO software that comes with the W520 will only work with the LCD panel on the W520.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Dec 5, 2011
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  6. mporange

    mporange Notebook Guru

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    Gotcha. Will the hueyPRO stuff cause any conflicts if I want to use it on the laptop LCD while retaining the data color for my desktop monitor?
     
    mporange, Dec 5, 2011
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    I am not sure. I never tested that.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Dec 6, 2011
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  8. mporange

    mporange Notebook Guru

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    As far as going with your suggestion of just using the data color - does the 520 have user accessible contrast and brightness?
     
    mporange, Dec 6, 2011
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    Why not just use the spyder 3 on both monitors? The spyder3 software switches well. Just a suggestion. That's how I use it on my laptop (no built in huey obviously) but I have my monitor set to switch back and forth, not display simultaneously.
     
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    You can adjust it all using the Nvidia control panel
     
    ComputerNewb, Dec 7, 2011
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  11. mporange

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    I travel quite a bit, and sometimes for quite a while. The less hardware I have to bring with me, the better! :)
     
    mporange, Dec 7, 2011
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  12. Thors.Hammer

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    The Datacolor generated .ICC still works when the sensor isn't connected.
     
    Thors.Hammer, Dec 7, 2011
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  13. mporange

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    I'm aware, however, I can't recalibrate without the unit.
     
    mporange, Dec 7, 2011
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    I think at this point you have all the information needed for a decision. :D
     
    Thors.Hammer, Dec 7, 2011
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