I know this topic has been beat to death but in the "search" there is always some qualifier that reduces the info I am looking for to make my selection.
I want to get an excellant 27-30" monitor for photo editing. I would like it to have "self calibrating" software in it (like the old Sony). But if I have to get calibrating software so be it.

What are you post processing editors using that really makes your printed pixs "pop?"

My video card is a 512 mb ATI Radeonx1950 Crossfire Dual..DVI.
I am presently using a Gateway FPD2485W.
2008-2009 models are preferred. An I prefer the responses to be from users of that model they suggest or have actually viewed photo editing on..
Many Thanks!
Dan

The NEC LCD3090WQXi is 30", Wide Color Gamut and has built in calibration hardware. You can pick one up from Provantage for about $2100. I've had mine about nine months and am very happy with it.

My personal favorite is the Dell 3008WFP 30" LCD - it's an absolutely brilliant monitor!

I'm with camey, only I have the NEC 26" version and have been very pleased with the monitor.

Thanks everyone so far...Anyone have any opinions on the Samsung SyncMaster 305T or Eizo ColorEdge Graphics monitors?
New Dell 3007 WFP??
Dan

mdbassman wrote:
New Dell 3007 WFP??
Dan

$600 cheaper but without display port, otherwise identical to the 3008.

love my 2690

photoman007 wrote:
love my 2690

2690??

mdbassman wrote:
photoman007 wrote:
love my 2690

2690??

NEC 2690wuxi(2). Wide gamut, 1920x1200 res, etc.

I'm going with a 2690, dell is offering their LCD's now for 10% off too until April 2nd.

Just got my 3007wfp-HC and Loving it! Agree about the 3008, same panel just less connections!

Just got my 3007wfp-HC and Loving it! Agree about the 3008, same panel just less connections!

Thanks all. Would like to hear some input from any Eizo isers.
Dan

I guess no Eizo users The NEC 3090 looks awesome but $2450??may be steep. The DEll...last resort..
Dan

If you think the NEC costs too much, I highly doubt you want to hear from the Eizo users...

VanIsle wrote:
If you think the NEC costs too much, I highly doubt you want to hear from the Eizo users...

If you can offer an opinion on an Eizo as a user or knowledgable person on the dynamics of the color gamut of an Eizo etc, fine please do so otherwise thanks for your speculation( that I do or donot want to hear prices) . 30" monitor was not my only criteria.
Dan

:rolleyes:

mdbassman wrote:
VanIsle wrote:
If you think the NEC costs too much, I highly doubt you want to hear from the Eizo users...

If you can offer an opinion on an Eizo as a user or knowledgable person on the dynamics of the color gamut of an Eizo etc, fine please do so otherwise thanks for your speculation( that I do or donot want to hear prices) . 30" monitor was not my only criteria.
Dan


Well put Dan. Dan, and all the others posting similiar but qualifer induced posts, is looking for constructive info on users monitors. I will assume price speculation of his needs??... only he can voice and he has. Open mind , Dan's eyes are already open, no eyerolls needed by posters-just dont post, hence his post. Dan does his homework. The NEC is a super fine monitor. The Eizo "CG" Series is superfine also and endorsed by Kodak for Adobe Color reproduction at 96%. Cost is a realtive factor and consideration in any hi end monitor. Price wise I am sure he knows the "CG" series runs about what the 30" NEC does for less size.
Dan may I suggest you contact the following person and tell him I sent you:
Michael de Lancellotti
Account Executive - Corporate Sales
Eizo Nanao Technologies Inc.
Phone: 800-800-5202 ext. 151
http://www.eizo.com:80/products/graphics/cg241w/index.asp

YES it is 24" but well worth consideration. I have a close business contact in Gaithersburg for you to call and see all EIZO's in person. The CG241W is widely used in pro photo editing and printing. Just call Mike for references.


Angelo

Thanks Angelo..I just did.
Dan

Let me elaborate a bit on my 2690. I had a Sony g520(highly regarded and respected) CRT previous to this. The NEC is every bit and more than that monitor and has exceeded all of my expectations. The Spectaview is absolutely painless and I really can't imagine, at this time, what else I could possibly want in a display....for any price.

I have a 2690 WUXi2 with Spectraview and I could not be happier. As noted above the spectraview is awesome. Painless!! Just plug the puck in and place it on the target and click continue, a couple minutes later....done!
Simple and accurate.

Sounds like NEC is the way to go! Thanks for your opinions. But all "searching" sez Spectraview is no longer made. Correct?

Dan

Ok I screwed up. I see it now. B&H is having a great sale on the NEC LCD 2690W2-BK-Spectravision.
Dan

How does the Apple monitors compare to these that have already been mentioned?

+1 NEC 2690 & Spectraview II