19 Replies Latest reply: Mar 10, 2011 2:09 PM by Lundberg02 RSS

    Do I even want a Wide Gamut Monitor 2011?

    Cindy- Community Member

      I was getting ready to buy a Dell U2410 and stopped in my tracks as I started reading about issues regarding Wide Gamut. I did a lot of searching but much of the info is outdated.   I have been using a Lacie Electron 22 Blue IV (don't laugh) but it is showing signs of age. It has worked well for me showing sRGB and print media as well. I would say that I do more web than print. About 80/20.

       

      My monitor is hooked up to a MacPro running 10.6.6 but I like to switch over to my PC to check websites. If the Dell U2410 cannot be calibrated easily to show web sites it probably isn't for me. Bear in mind I also view on an older PC (not willing to invest in a newer PC) using a switchbox.

       

      What would you recommend if not the Dell? My budget is limited to no more than around $600. Would a NEC LCD2490WUXi2 be better or is it outdated? Whatever I choose I will be using it for a while. I would rather have a physically wider monitor than 2 monitors on my desk BTW.