Spyder3HDMI doesn't need any help to calibrate your TV

Datacolor has been pushing the automated calibration solution for a while with its line of SpyderTV products, the latest of which simplifies things even further, cutting out the need for an attached PC by simply connecting to the television's HDMI input. This way, everything that needs to be done is on the TV screen itself, and the company claims it will work with any digital TV. Considering how many people still aren't even watching HD on their HDTVs, even if its price isn't a hurdle (none announced yet, although the current Spyder3 pictured here is $99,) consumer ignorance will still leave many LCDs and plasmas stuck on torch mode or worse.

[2020AudioVisual Posted Jan 5th 2010 10:31AM]

So for $100 u can do basic calibration and still be off??

[MJGAMER 1991 XBL Posted Jan 5th 2010 12:20PM]

Wow, I didn't realize it was cheaper to buy your own calibration kit than pay someone to come out and do it. I'll still prolly stick to hand tinkering for now, but good to know if I decide to jump on that 72" Vizio later this year.

[(Unverified) Posted Jan 6th 2010 12:40AM]

I wonder if this gets itclose to an ISF calibration...

[davenport Posted Jan 6th 2010 8:37AM]

SpyderTV has not been an automated calibration solution for a while! This is the first SpyderTV product that is self-calibrating. More importantly, it will not work with any digital TV unless the OEM embeds Datacolor's software into their product. $99 is an amazing price if it works.