I agree with Fyleow. We have ordered and received 5 LP2475w screens here at the office (for professional photo editing and design) and all look great after calibration. Needless to say, perfect panels do not exist (not even the much worshipped Nec 2490WUXi), but this quality at this price level...
We have had them here at work and let me tell you what a drama that was.
I love Apple, but the cinema display is a seriously overpriced and subpar performing beast.
Seems to me that the 'mother of all 24" screens' would be as much of a success in Europe as in the USA.
Then why oh why doesn't NEC sell it in Europe?
(and yes, I already asked NEC... and they (here in Europe) have no clue why...
a friend of mine has the Pantone Huey Pro as well and is very pleased with it. To be honest, i haven't read any complaints about it. Perhaps if you could post a link it would serve as useful referential material for others?
i actually heard pretty positive things about the Pantone Huey Pro. Also the cheapest of the bunch. Perhaps not the best choice for hardend design professionals, but worth a look for anybody else calibrting their panel.
What is the calibration weapon of your choice and why?
Since I read the question already a couple of times here, do let us know if you have experience with calibrating wide gammut panels and how your calibration tool performs with that as well.
Cheers!
apart from a few highend screens, this one and the 24/2690 screens, NEC produces a lot of mediocre and overpriced screens as well. Just to say that no manufacturer is without QC issues and poor panels.
it seems you ended up on the wrong side of the straw, hopefully you will have more luck...