90% Gamut Matte vs. 72% Gamut Matte

I searched all over, I can't find any hint of Windows 8 supporting global color management.
So I have to guess it will not be in.
This means it won't really support wide-gamut even if a few apps do

 

Well as you may know even better than me is that Windows 8 is not done(!)

Windows 8, is according to (several) unofficial sources, have a release date for October 2012.

SOURCE: Microsoft Said to Finish Windows 8 in Summer, Debut October - Bloomberg

Which means that the OS is in development, assuming that you've got the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
I can reassure you that these things like Gamut settings and color management WILL be taken care of, just not for now.

 

Really, they've released the consumer preview and you think they're still gonna add more major features? Features are usually added during earlier part of development cycle.

So you feel confident they're going to put this in, what is that optimism based on?

I'd love to get a wide gamut display, but if it's just going to be oversatured goofy colors in the OS and games then forget it. I know firefox supports it so that's good.

 

I am not confident on anything, I might be wrong, no official statement. The optimism is based on the work Microsoft did prior with Windows 7 and Vista.

Some features are not there, and some are disabled. Same goes to the Developer Preview as the Consumer Preview.

SOURCE: Wide gamut screens in windows 8 ++ About the DP, but I would understand it goes for the CS too.

BTW this might help you: Color management settings: frequently asked questions

I hope I helped

 

What would be better for online FPS gaming on the 17"? 90% glossy or 72% matte?

 

So have you never even put in hours with a wide gamut screen?

The way you've been in here speaking has people believing you're some authority, with a ton of personal experience with these types of screens.

Neither? Other than the game possibly looking much prettier on the 90% screen, it's not like actual gameplay would be affected by the choice.

 

I guess I'm used to 120hz matte screens at home...and it seems most high-end "gaming" monitors are matte. So I'm trying to get a feel for what is preferred for those that primarily game in online competitive FPS.

I am really stuck now and can't decide between the 15" and the 17". Worried the 17" will be HUGE but in reality it isn't much bigger than the 15" - but I don't necessarily need two drives. I guess it boils down to the 220W PSU as a "nice to have"...but I'm worried about the screen selection versus the 15". Heh.

 

This is my first 17.3" (had 15.4" M860TU before), and I don't think I can go back to the smaller screen again.

But I'm also a 6'5", 200 pound guy, so larger machines suit me anyway.

 

What on earth?

What are you on LOL

I just asked if Windows 8 supports Wide Gamut, it doesn't mean I know anything (I don't)

But it is a key question, because if it doesn't, only a few specific apps will have correct colors while the OS & games will have oversaturated ones

 

You've pretty much fear mongered yourself and others out of just seeing the screen with your own eyes, which is what you should do instead of theory-crafting while reading articles which don't pertain to the specific screen in question.

 

Great explanation on page 3. It seems like 90% gamut isn't worth it if you're just viewing movies and gaming. Since most apps don't use 90% gamut the colors may end up all saturated. I'll stick with the 72%.