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True Colors Part 2

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  • Boost your HDTV's performance with this home theater colorimeter

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    Spyder Screenshot Launch the software and put the test pattern DVD in your DVD player. The SpyderTV then measures contrast, brightness, color, tint and color temperature and prompts you to make the necessary adjustments to your display’s settings. Follow the software wizard’s instructions and you’ll be quickly guided through the entire process.

    I’ll admit that I was somewhat skeptical about the need for this calibration tool, but SpyderTV made a difference in the picture quality I was getting from my display. My original settings didn’t seem “off” to me before, but after seeing the difference that the proper adjustment made, I’m glad that I used it. After my display adjustment, there was an especially noticeable difference in the details of the shadows and highlights of the picture. Before and after images help you compare the difference that your adjustments made.

    At $229, the SpyderTV isn’t cheap, but it’s worth the investment to get the best possible picture from your high-tech, high-def screen. You can always do what I did and convince a friend or two to split the cost with you.
    Contact: Datacolor, (800) 554-8688, www.spydertv.com.


    Top Features

    • Easy, step-by-step software wizard

    • Suction cup or tripod mount for colorimeter

    • Test pattern DVD ensures accurate measurements

    • Before and After comparison



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