Does not work with Vista
I bought this a couple of weeks ago. It is no longer available, but more importantly it does not work with Vista. Customer Support replied to my query simply by acknowledging that it doesn't work with Vista and offering a 20% discount on Spyder3. At the very least, they should have suggested that I return the product for a refund.
Spyder TV by Colorvision
The product has high potential. Unfortunately, tha same cannot be said for the company, Colorvision. The hardware would appear to work fine. The software is problematic:
(1)it does NOT work with Vista
(2)it does not load completely with XP Professional
(3)the web site patches do NOT work
(4)the web site is difficult to navigate to
(5)Customer Service is TERRIBLE! unresponsive, indifferent, and if and when you do get a response it may have no relevance to your problem
I returned the product out of frustration
Great Hardware/Average Software
The Colorvision STV100 is a good/great colorimeter. The trick is getting the right software which unfortunately is not included with the hardware. Instead of a robust set of software tools to do a proper calibration, the Spydertv package comes with just enough software support to do a very minor and basic adjustment. However, with the use of a product called "Color HCFR", which is a FREE set of software tools, one can get fantastic DIY calibration results with the Spydertv colorimeter. Just head over to http://www.homecinema-fr.com to grab what you need. I still rate this as a 4 star package due to the fact you can still get a great calibration by downloading the free software.
Make Sure You're Smarter Than The TV
I bought this puppy a few days ago and have run it a few times to get a feel for the calibration qualities of the Sensor.
Now let me say that I've tried it in a room with only modest light as well as a room with no other Ambient Light Source and both proved to be identical values so as long as it isn't broad daylight with the blinds open it is pretty reliable.
Let me add that the device is a Colorimeter which is for calibrating color and it is actually very good at it! Much better than you could eyeball regardless of who you are.
So with all that said, let's address some of the complaints, or should I say misconceptions with the device.
1st, all the Device knows are absolutes that are pre ... Read More
Colorvision
Colorvision STV100 Spyder TV Colormeter is a great piece of equipment.
Easy to use and does the job.
