Colorvision Spyder or Pantone Huey calibrator?

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I'm looking for a monitor calibrator - can anyone advise please? I've seen the Colorvision Spyder and Pantone Huey calibrators. Is one better than the other? (or are there other makes to consider?)

I don't want the top model, just a fairly basic one to do my PC monitor and (if it's possible) the LCD TV. I've seen models from both brands going for around the £60 mark.

Thanks
 
I had the Huey and only got rid of it because I wanted one which calibrates the screen to printer and vice versa.

Got acceptable accuracy with it. Not bad for £60!
 
Get the spyder3. AFAIK the huey calibrates colours but not monitor brightness which I think is the main cause of discrepency between screen and prints.
 
Kev M said:
Get the spyder3. AFAIK the huey calibrates colours but not monitor brightness which I think is the main cause of discrepency between screen and prints.
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I'll have to look out for one 2nd hand as they're over my budget new I'm afraid...
 
Voyager said:
Does the Spyder calibrate the screen to printer?
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From the info I've read, it doesn't. I have the ColorMunki which does, but costs circa £330. Purchased it a year ago and have been very satisfied with the results!

Not sure what the cheapest printer/monitor calibrator costs. I guess with the ColorMunki, you're paying for ease of use and accuracy, plus the unit is built to last....

Sorry I can't be of any more help with alternatives.
 
I've got no complaints about my spider, I reckon it would stand upto to being chewed by a dog better than my Huey did. That thing had the resiliance of a bic biro.
 
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