Datacolor User to User Support Group.

On Jan 6, 2012, at 4:42 PM, Gary wrote:

> I was going to replace my Spyder 2 with a Spyder 3 to be able to use it with Window 7. Is there some significant upgrade that I should get the Spyder 4 instead?


Well, yes; or we wouldn't have gone to all the expense and effort of creating it! The fact is that a brand new Spyder3 will do a pretty good job calibrating most displays, especially the more typical, long standing types. Where Spyder4 will stand out is with problem displays, new technology display types, extra wide gamut screens, and a few other more challenging  devices. But also, the ability to fine two side by side displays to a perfect match is something the has long been requested, and which may be the killer feature in Spyder4Elite. And over time, the newer filters used in Spyder4 will be much more stable, especially if you pressure cook your Spyders (as those in some climates can't avoid doing). So accuracy and consistency will be much tighter over time with the new Spyders.

So for the inevitable question: "I have a Spyder3, do I need to upgrade to a Spyder4?" the answer will in part be:  it depends on your displays, and in part be: it depends on how compulsive you are about side by side matching, and in part depend on whether you bought your Spyder3 last week, or several years ago.  So your mileage, as the saying goes, may vary...


C. David Tobie
Global Product Technology Manager


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