23 Jul 08:37
--So I can choose what I want to use rather than having my OS dictated by the software I need to run my hardware LOL.
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23 Jul 08:36
--I think part of the reason that Multisync I linked too is cheaper now is 'cause monitor tech is going towards high resolutions now. 4K is on its way.
23 Jul 08:36
--yep, ah but I see the Nec comes with it's own calibration device...that's cool
23 Jul 08:35
--yep, it seems to have some good reviews. I personally would prefer a higher res than a fullHD screen as well at that price, but it won't hold you back really
23 Jul 08:33
--I liked the look of the Eizos, but unfortunately they aren't compatible with Linux, not the free versions anyway. I'd have to use Windows (which is plan B I guess, but I wanted to try an open-source workflow).
23 Jul 08:26
--colour calibration and creating a colour critical workflow does my head in. It can get really complicated working for print sometimes
23 Jul 08:25
--colour gamut is basically the range of colours that can be reproduced by a screen. sRGB is the lowest standard these days, adobeRGB is much broader than sRGB so is called wide gamut. Most screens will have a % rating. so 100% AdobeRGB means it can handle the entire colour space
23 Jul 08:23
--yeah totally, it makes life much easier. You can always go to a 27 or 30 inch QHD or UHD :) That's like having two screens in one
23 Jul 08:22
--You won't find any wide gamut screens below about 700US unless they are second hand. That's actually a good way of getting a cheaper decent screen, if you are careful about it.
23 Jul 08:22
--I was just after extra screen real estate - tired of pushing windows around on a single screen.
23 Jul 08:20
--As long as the ref isn't colour critical and you have it on a shitty second screen haha. That has caused me issues in the past :)
23 Jul 08:19
--There are some Dell's in the same budget that you should check out as well.
23 Jul 08:18
--The Nec seems decent mech. Haven't seen indepth specific reviews on the adobeRGB gamut on it but the summary ones seem fairly good
23 Jul 08:17
--I'd love to have two screens someday, it would be great to have one as a painting workspace and the other for ref or whatever.