Question: I need a new monitor to edit photos. The NEC MultiSync P221W-BK is the monitor I have in mind. I already have a GretagMacbeth i1 Display and software for monitor calibration. Anyone else using this monitor and should I get it with SpectralView calibration tools or will my i1 do the job?
Posted by conrad Rowe on August 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Youssef, I have a NEC 30" MultiSync LCD3090WQXi with SpectralView calibration tools for sale. $1250 plus shipping. If your interested please contact me. Conrad Rowe
wildeye@centurytel.net
Posted by Gary Minish on August 6, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Conrad, I've read a couple reviews on that monitor and it's pretty impressive. I have to ask why in the world you would be selling it and at almost half price?
Posted by Brad Mangas on August 6, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Youssef, I own this monitor (the -SV version) which is simply the one that includes the Spectraview hardware and software. The Spectraview is an i1 device so I would fully expect your GretagMacbeth i1 to work just fine with it. If possible to call some tech support and ask might not be a bad idea it would save you a few bucks if you didn't have to buy the Spectraview also.
It is a terrific monitor that calibrates great and the price is super. I would highly recommend it.
Posted by Joe Abounader on August 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM
I have the NEC MultiSync PA241W-BK-SV, a close-enough - if sightly wider - equivalent to the one you're planning to purchase judging by the specs. It comes with the SpectraView calibrator and software. I have nothing but good things to say about it. The colours are amazing in the photo-editing mode (the wide gamut colour space mode). I can't comment on whether you should get the SpectraView calibrator with it instead of the one you have, but for me it works great.
I have the P221W. No complaints at all. Your calibration software and colorimeter should work just fine.
I am using SpectraView and the iOne-NEC branded colorimeter with Win7--works like a champ. I had to go this route, because my older colorimeter (Monaco Optix-XR) did not have Win7 64-bit driver.
Added: The SpectraView software is very easy to use. The NEC-branded colorimeter is specifically designed for SpectraView and the NEC wide gamut monitors. Here's a site you might want to look at: How to Calibrate an NEC Monitor with SpectraView II.
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Posted by Brad Mangas on August 7, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Thanks Preston for the link, lots of really good info there.
Posted by David Edwards on August 8, 2011 at 4:32 AM
+1 for the NEC PA241W, they are an incredible monitor. The Spectraview software makes calibration a breeze. Loving mine.
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It is a terrific monitor that calibrates great and the price is super. I would highly recommend it.
I have the P221W. No complaints at all. Your calibration software and colorimeter should work just fine.
I am using SpectraView and the iOne-NEC branded colorimeter with Win7--works like a champ. I had to go this route, because my older colorimeter (Monaco Optix-XR) did not have Win7 64-bit driver.
Added: The SpectraView software is very easy to use. The NEC-branded colorimeter is specifically designed for SpectraView and the NEC wide gamut monitors. Here's a site you might want to look at: How to Calibrate an NEC Monitor with SpectraView II.
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