[argyllcms] Re: what is the best supported colorimeter?

Thanks for your suggestion on contacting X-Rite directly but I've
already placed an order.  I shopped around and ended up ordering a DTP94
from B&H for ~$200 US.  Mostly because of their reasonable shipping
rates to my area (Hawaii).

Cheers,

-J

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On Sat, Aug 12, 2006 at 03:10:26PM +1000, Graeme Gill wrote:
> Joshua Hoblitt wrote:
> 
> >I just found out about Argyll today and I have to say I'm pretty excited
> >about it.  I'd given up hope of being able to profile my monitor under
> >Linux.  As I don't yet own a colorimeter and I was wondering if any of
> >the (three?) devices supported by Argyll are 'better' supported then the
> >others.  I also wouldn't mind some suggestions as to a reputable vendor
> >that will sells colorimeter with the minimum of bundled (win32)
> >software.  Any advice would be appreciated!
> 
> All are equally supported, but the DTP92 is no longer available
> new, as it has been superseded by the DTP94. The Spectrolino
> is not an instrument you would buy just for profiling
> displays (it's rather expensive, unless you manage to pick
> one up second hand). You can get the DTP94 without the bundled
> software in many places, but it may depend on which country you are
> in. I have one report that it is difficult to get it without
> software in Europe. If that's the case, I'd try contacting sales
> at X-Rite USA, and ask them how to get the DTP94 without software,
> also explaining that the bundled software is no good to you, since
> you need to run it under Linux. It may not do any good, but it sends
> them the message that there is demand.
> 
> cheers,
> 
> Graeme Gill.
>

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