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Updated SpyderTV calibration tool coming to IFA
The SpyderTV tends to be the pro-sumer calibration tool of choice. For nearly the same cost as a professional calibration, a person could pick up this tool and calibrate their display themselves. It does most of the work for you but it still isn't going to match the experiences or knowledge that an ISF certified technician possesses. Both the standard and pro versions has been retooled though and is going to be presented in a few days at IFA. (same place Blu-ray is holding their press conference) We don't have any information on what has been updated just yet but we do know the price for the Pro version has been raised to £406 ($767 USD) rather then the current price of $599. Anybody used one of these?
Spyder2 calibration series expands
We saw Datacolor's Spyder calibration tool for high-def sets last year, but the $269 price tag was a bit much for some. Actually, that sounds kind of silly if you just spent thousands of clams on an HDTV and a few more bucks will keep that picture looking just right. Anyway, instead of calling anyone a cheapskate, we're happy to point out the Datacolor has spawned a new Spyder: the Spyder2express. Hey, it's only $89, so keep reading you tight-wads!The new calibrator includes the creepy-crawly looking unit and software for CRT and LCD monitor calibration. Would we try to use it on a high-def display? Probably, but we're not sure if it would work as well as the original tool, plus we have arachnophobia. The new product isn't showing on the company's product page just yet; likely because the press release was just yesterday. You don't expect companies to actually sell the products they tout, now do you? While we wait, we'll just use our free calibration tool.
