X-Rite Eye-One Display LT | 
| Brand: Xrite
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $133.50
You Save: $36.49 (21%)
New (13) Used (2) from $125.99
Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 2148
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Mac Os X, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Macintosh
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: EODLT
Model: EODLT
UPC: 874086001974
EAN: 7640111921509
ASIN: B000CR78CE
Release Date: January 16, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Profile Summary report provides post-calibration analysis | | • | Software for achieving accurate onscreen color just like the pros | | • | Calibrates monitor and adjusts color onscreen so images remain true | | • | Includes compact emission-only colorimeter with sleek lightweight design | | • | Attaches to LCD and CRT monitors with built-in counterweight and suction cups |
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Product Description
Eye-One Display is the next generation for monitor profiling. This easy-to use, powerful solution provides the best monitor profiling and calibration for your images. Why do photographs sometimes not appear onscreen with the vibrancy of the original shot? The fact is, all monitors (yes, both new and old) display color differently. But with Eye-One Display LT, you can achieve accurate onscreen color just like the pros -- without having to become a pro. Eye-One Display LT calibrates your monitor and adjusts the color onscreen, so your images remain true. Simply attach to both LCD and CRT monitors with built-in counterweight and suction cups, and enjoy perfect color every time. Ideal for photographers, creative directors, publishers and designers working in ad agencies and corporations. Easily attaches multiple workstations, with no additional licensing fee Compact colorimeter for emissive color measurements offer same sleek lightweight design as the original Eye-One Display New Enhanced sensor provides; Highest repeatability for consistent calibration and profiling results, fastest measurements for quick profiling, highest sensitivity in dark areas for better control in shadow detail and more neutral gray scale Easily attaches to both LCD and CRT monitors with built-in counterweight and suction cups Profile Summary report provides post-calibration analysis Profiler reminder to ensure true and reliable color over time USB powered Compatible with Mac OS X, and Windows 98, 2000, Me, XP
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 WYSIWYG - What you see is what you get February 21, 2007
Peter C. Byrne (Hiawassee, ga United States)
35 out of 36 found this review helpful
Recently, I've read several books about Photoshop CS2 and digital photography and the general consensus of the authors relating to color management is that calibrating one's display device is essential. The overriding recommendation is to use hardware calibration (colorimeter) or, at the very least, an eyeball method (Adobe Gamma, QuickGamma).
Mindful of this information, I calibrated my home CRT, LCD and laptop and my work CRT with free a software program (QuickGamma) that was recommended by several digital camera and Photoshop sites. Previous to this I had used Adobe Gamma but I quickly found that QuickGamma produced superior results. Another thing I noticed was that it was much easier to calibrate the CRT's than either the LCD or the laptop using either eyeball method. When I printed photographs with my home inkjet there seemed to be a pretty good match between the CRT display and output but when I moved pictures from different computers there were noticeable shifts.
With my interest piqued, I decided to purchase a hardware calibrator the Eye-One Display LT (Light?) to see if I could match images between displays and to determine if I could achieve a closer color match between my printer and displayed image.
The Eye-One was easy to use and set up on all displays once I got the hang of the wizard that explains each step. As other reviewers have mentioned a software update is available from Pantone's site and this adds some functionality to the software and is a recommended update. Depending on your displays capabilities the Eye-One allows the user to optimize the, brightness, contrast, color temp, gamma, and RGB set points and then creates a custom profile for your display. With the LT version the color temps available are 5000, 6500 and 7200 and the gamma points are 1.8, 2.2. The next version up allows greater flexibility in these areas but the LT's numbers should be adequate for most users.
Using the updated software, I was able to compare before and after pictures. I also printed several pictures out using the new profile and checked them against my monitor. The results showed marginal improvement over the QuickGamma profile (approx 5%). So with my home CRT, I was not greatly impressed with the results. After profiling my laptop and LCD, however, my feelings changed. Both displays became more vibrant and accurate and, in addition, there was greater consistency between all my displays with regards to color reproduction.
Overall, a nice piece of hardware and software that is intuitive to use and is particularly effective at creating profiles for LCD's and Laptops.
Note: The calorimeter included with the LT is the same as the one included with the more expensive Eye-One Display 2. The only difference between the 2 packages is the included software, which can be upgraded if needed.
 Really good for the money! September 23, 2006
A reader/user (Virginia, USA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I own the Eye-One and owned its nominal predecessor, the SpyderPro. No question; the Eye-One if vastly superior. When I have it engaged and a am using an up-to-date profile, my prints match my screen essentially every time, first time. [yes, calibrating every few weeks is useful if not necessary] It is sometimes hard to see the actual change in colors just looking at the screen (and if your screen is far out of calibration, it is a painful adjustment to get used to the calibrated ones -- for half an hour or so). The latest version of the software is very good indeed; the first one was pretty rough around the edges.
It clearly shows just how bad "eyeball-based" calibration programs are.
A shortcoming: I wish they had used to photometer in the sensor head to monitor ambient light the same way the Huey ($69.95) does, but the Eye-One gives you a better profile. The next version up is better, but for anybody who doesn't have to prepare copy for commercial publication, the LT offers all the control you'll need!
So glad I bought this! February 5, 2007
L. Knight (WASHINGTON, USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am not very gadget saavy, but this was so easy to use that even I could do it.
You install the software, then set the calibration device on your monitor and it does EVERY thing for you.
The end results were great. I had set my calibrations manually and they were obviously too blue and the contrasts too heavy. This is MUCH better. I had no idea my menu bars were the color I am seeing now. Much more natural tones, hues and contrasts.
This will really help me in my photo-editing.
 Sounds cooler than it is. August 23, 2006
Ben Harrison
5 out of 48 found this review helpful
I couldn't see much of a difference other than just adjusting your brightness and contrast settings manually. It wouldn't even offer my monitor's default setting (9500) as an option.
Excellent Price, Excellent Product December 21, 2007
Richard Darby (Port Jefferson, NY)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Eye one does exactly what it says - calibrate your monitor so what you see is what you get when you make prints. I would have given it 5 stars if the directions were a bit clearer. But just using the defaults brings you very close to perfect prints. Note: you must download the paper/printer profile from the manufacturer of the paper to get excellent quality prints to match your monitor.
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