Datacolor @ CEDIA - SpyderTV PRO

Calibration, calibration, calibration. We have talked about this so much that it should be tattooed on your forehead by now. It is simply the most important thing you can do for your high-def experience. SpyderTV PRO by Datacolor is one of our favorite DIY methods and happened to be on display at this years CEDIA EXPO. One of the guys were nice enough to run down the process with us but really there is nothin' to it. Plug in the calibration eye to a computer via USB, stick the device on the TV (or on a tripod facing the projector screen) and follow the step-by-step instructions on the computer screen. That's it and in the end should give you a great calibration.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 17th 2006 3:02PM]

Strange, were they actually trying to calibrate something in full ambient light, or just show show-folks how it was mounted? Its a bit pricey for the casual DIY person, though.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 17th 2006 5:06PM]

How much does this thing cost? Most people are going to use this thing once or twice and then throw it in a drawer. Video stores should be renting these things out.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 18th 2006 11:57AM]

what about a COOP for the Local Readerships
ie TAMPA BAY SypderTV Pro Share THoughts?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 18th 2006 12:24PM]

I wonder if I could get the software for SpyderTV Pro so I could use it with my Spyder2 Pro that I use to calibrate my monitors at home.

[wryker Posted Sep 19th 2006 12:59PM]

You're looking at around $500 for this software/hardware. Not sure if it's worth it myself.