Digital Home Thoughts: Pixel Perfect Colour: The Spyder2Pro Studio from ColorVision

Product Category: Colour calibration
Manufacturer: ColorVision
Where to Buy: ColorVision
Price: $299 USD
Specifications: CRT, LCD or notebook display(s). Windows 2000 or XP, Mac OS X10.2 or better, USB port.

Pros:

• Excellent hardware design on the sensor and LCD;
  
• Useful software bundle for pros.
  

Cons:

• Poor out-of-box experience and setup instructions;
  
• Not useful for every display.
  

Summary:
Colour calibration on monitors is something I've often thought I should do, given the amount of time I spend working with digital photos, but I never quite get around to it. When ColorVision sent me a Spyder2Pro Studio to try out, I had no more excuses - it was time to calibrate. Were the results worth it? Read on for the full review!