Do you use a calibration tool?

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Limp Gawd
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Throughout different reviews they always use a calibration tool (colorimeter I think) to maximize the color levels, etc. How much do these cost? They seem to make a large difference in the quality of the display.
 
I've looked into it, but haven't bought one. The spyder one is the most popular, and there's a variety of different flavors. (spyder 3 pro is $125)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=...789&creative=9325&keywords=spyder+calibration

I saw a thread about borrowing one, but the thread was old. I assume the way the new spyder 3 works wouldn't allow you to use it on more than a few computers, so renting & borrowing is out. Some folks also say you need to recalibrate often, so renting/borrowing is a hassle.
 
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From what I've heard, don't bother with a Spyder 3. The best cheap one you can get, apparently, is the I1 display 2.

And yes, you need to recalibrate often as the monitor ages, colours and brightness will gradually shift.
 
I use the Chroma 5 PRO (using chromapure software) and I am pretty happy with the results.
 
I used the X-Rite i1 Display 2 to try to get my three 2209wa's looking the same and was not really impressed. I returned it, because I felt it was not worth $200 for the changes it made to the displays.
 
So does everyone just "play it by ear", so to speak? It seems that if there isn't a good way to calibrate the screens people would just let it go until it stops working. What about a step-by-step guide to calibrating by sight (if there is such a thing)?
 
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rsantos97 said:
I used the X-Rite i1 Display 2 to try to get my three 2209wa's looking the same and was not really impressed. I returned it, because I felt it was not worth $200 for the changes it made to the displays.
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So what did you end up using?
 
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