SpyderX and USB
I have seen some questions about the new SpyderX devices and their compatibility with various forms of USB. This confusion starts with the fact that USB C ports showed up about the same time as USB 3, so some people assume that they are USB 3 ports. Let’s start with the plug end of things.[…]
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Leveraging the Speed of SpyderX to Optimize Display Settings
One area most of us ignore in calibrating our displays is checking which On-Screen-Display (OSD) settings provide the optimal results once calibrated. This is understandable, as the time required with most calibration devices for each calibration run is close to four minutes, sometimes more.[…]
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The SpyderX lens and human eye
Previous Spyder models have utilized a contact design, where the optical system was in direct contact with the screen. Light was columnated by a baffle, evened out with a diffusor, then redirected to a large series of filtered sensors for measuring. This system was optimized over the years by adding a larger aperture, more stable filters, and other improvements; but the overall concept remained similar.[…]
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SpyderX and New Display Technologies
There has been a broad array of new display technologies rolled out over the last decade. Most have been variations of the LED display category, though a few totally new systems have appeared, such as OLED. This requires new calibration technologies, as e.g. used in the SpyderX.[…]