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    High end screen calibration

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by nexxusx, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. nexxusx

    nexxusx Notebook Enthusiast

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    So, the NP8170 I ordered has the high end 90% gamut glossy screen. I notice XoticPC offers a screen calibration service, and I am wondering how necessary this really is. I am no display expert at all, so I am kind of clueless here. Will the screen need to be calibrated? I have never had a monitor or laptop calibrated before, but then again ive never owned one with a high end screen like this. Is it worth the extra cost to let them do if professionally? Or is it kind of only for professional photo/graphics work folks? The machine will be used for work/games/web surfing. Definitely not going to be doing graphics or photo work.
     
    nexxusx, Aug 28, 2011
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  2. lazard

    lazard Notebook Deity

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    depends on the user. Some users immediately notice the over-saturation and it bothers them. Some users don't notice it. Whether or not its worth to calibrate the screen is up to you.
     
    lazard, Aug 28, 2011
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  3. Rognin

    Rognin Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can always see if you can calibrate it yourself.

    Linky

    Or you could buy the tool to calibrate all your screens (PC, Mac and Notebooks). It'll be good for a long while and costs about a hundred bucks.

    Linky

    The product is discontinued on their website, buy you can still find it on ebay or amazon for pretty cheap. Their new model is like 1k USD, which is stupid.


    GL
     
    Rognin, Aug 28, 2011
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  4. Rognin

    Rognin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry, took out the rude remark. Kept the info though... =P
     
    Rognin, Aug 28, 2011
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  5. yhchoong

    yhchoong Notebook Consultant

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    Nah, it's not that pricey for the i1display pro. More like 250 USD.

    Amazon.com: Xrite EODIS3 i1Display Pro: Camera & Photo

    The Colormunki Display comes with exactly the same hardware puck but a less configurable/capable software for around 80 bucks less.

    With 1k USD you can get a professional lab-grade spectrometer! :)
     
    yhchoong, Aug 29, 2011
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  6. Hackez

    Hackez Notebook Evangelist

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    In my opinion, a majority of displays don't need to be calibrated if your just using it for work, gaming and web surfing. It will vary based on the individual using the display and the display itself. (You should know more than anyone how picky you are with regards to displays)
     
    Hackez, Aug 29, 2011
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