Datacolor SpyderTV Calibration System Reporting
Datacolor SpyderTV
Summary
- Product Name: SpyderTV Calibration System
- Manufacturer: Datacolor
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- Review Date: September 28, 2005
- MSRP: $269
Pros
- Simple to use
- Only self-guided consumer luminance/color calibration solution on the market at this price point
- Automated calibration process
- Includes handy storage bag
Cons
- Tends to favor reds
- Software not as intelligent as it could be regarding testing procedure
- No front projection calibration possible
- Cannot store TV settings
Introduction
Datacolor, until July of 2004, dealt primarily with professional computer display calibration tools and software. Last year, however, they acquired Milori, Inc, a company specializing in the calibration of consumer electronics and maker of the famous ColorFacts Pro software used here at Audioholics. It was seemingly a marriage made in heaven and SpyderTV is the first consumer-targeted television calibration tool to hit the market that we are aware of. Considering the average price of an HDTV set falls between $1500 and $2500, I think the price is on-target for consumers looking to get improved performance (and life) out of their displays.
