Spyder2 Express Colorimeter

[MadScientist]

I recently purchased the Spyder2 Express from Amazon for $62.99 shipped (cheapest price I could find) to calibrate my new 22" WS Chimei LCD and my Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop.
I'm a novice at monitor calibration and have tried Adobe Gamma and Quick Gamma, but with my eyes these take time and I was less than pleased with the results.
I found the Spyder2 Express very easy to use, fast, and I'm very pleased with the pictures on both my Chimei LCD and Inspiron 9300. I didn't realize how blue my laptop screen was until after I calibrated it.

It does have a few cons though. It was shipped with an older version software. The newer 2.3 version can be downloaded from their website. The 2.3 version changes the target white point for LCDs to 6500K instead of Native. I personally prefer 6500k. Gamma 2.2 and 6500K are the only choices with the Express. If you want more choices you will have to purchase the more expensive Suite or Pro version.

The Spyder would not lay flat on my screens unless I tilted them back about 15 degrees.

Here's a few reviews:
Review1
Review2
Review3

For myself and amateur photographers I think it's worth the price.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Originally posted by: MadScientist
I recently purchased the Spyder2 Express from Amazon for $62.99 shipped (cheapest price I could find) to calibrate my new 22" WS Chimei LCD and my Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop.
I'm a novice at monitor calibration and have tried Adobe Gamma and Quick Gamma, but with my eyes these take time and I was less than pleased with the results.
I found the Spyder2 Express very easy to use, fast, and I'm very pleased with the pictures on both my Chimei LCD and Inspiron 9300. I didn't realize how blue my laptop screen was until after I calibrated it.

It does have a few cons though. It was shipped with an older version software. The newer 2.3 version can be downloaded from their website. The 2.3 version changes the target white point for LCDs to 6500K instead of Native. I personally prefer 6500k. Gamma 2.2 and 6500K are the only choices with the Express. If you want more choices you will have to purchase the more expensive Suite or Pro version.

The Spyder would not lay flat on my screens unless I tilted them back about 15 degrees.

Here's a few reviews:
Review1
Review2
Review3

For myself and amateur photographers I think it's worth the price.

I have one on my desk ready to return, I wasnt impressed with the settings it gave me. I just set mine the way I like it the whole calibration thing is a big I dunno why for me. I play games and browse the net so for photo people maybe its a good thing.