Re: More about monitors and gun control
Re: More about monitors and gun control
- Subject: Re: More about monitors and gun control
- From: email@hidden
- Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 23:45:05 EDT
Sigh... I've tried to stay out of this, not wanting this to become a vendor
bickering session (and given CD's constant hawking of the ColorVision line,
for this purpose I'll call him a vendor). But if I bit my tongue much longer
it would start to bleed...
3 sensors (Chroma 4), 4 sensors (Monitor Optimizer/DTP92Q), 8 sensors (Spyder)
4 cylinders (Porche or Yugo), 6 cylinders (BMW or Chevy malibu), 8 cylinders
(Mercedes or Crown Victoria)
Can you tell I grew up outside of Detroit :-)
It isn't the number of cylinders (sensors) - Its the overall design,
engineering and quality of componants.
I've tested both of the instruments mentioned below as well as the most
current version of the DTP92 under controled conditions, using calibrated
light sources and a very high end spectroradiometer for confirmation. I can
tell you that patented algorithms or total number of sensors didn't make all
the numbers better. If you want the real skinny from an unbiased source,
search the IS&T sessions from last fall for an independent paper, or check
out reviews that have done side by side comparisons using the same software.
Each product has its place, but as an applications person involved in testing
on a daily basis, I say ALWAYS question a statement like...
the xxx is the most accurate device for ....
I never found a single device, and trust me I've got them all, that was
absolutely the best in all situations. (And you guys thought Andrew was the
only one with all the toys!)
Raymond Cheydleur
Lead applications specialist, developer support
Graphic arts and imaging, X-Rite Incorporated
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In a message dated 6/13/01 5:06:05 PM, email@hidden writes:
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.Sequel was
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>granted a patent on this algorithm making the Chroma4 the most accurate
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>device available today for measuring monitors.
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Your count is a bit off; the Spyder has eight sensors... and you fail to
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mention how this alogrithm goes about improving your dark readings, or how
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sensors can be more accurate then 8 for color readings. I'd love to hear
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more
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on any of that...
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Thanks,
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C. David Tobie