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The Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit from NEC is an advanced colorimeter designed for use with the NEC SpectraView II system. The colorimeter is based on the X-rite i1 Display Pro, delivering superlative color calibration tools. Both the colorimeter and software are included; a compatible monitor is required.*

Note! Version 1.09 of the SpectraView II software is available to download from NEC's website for free. Requires license obtained with purchase.

System Requirements Operating System: Mac OS X 10.3.9 (10.5.2 required for some Macs); Windows 2000, XP, XP x64, Server 2003, Vista (32/64-bit); Suse Enterprise Desktop 10
Video Card: Apple standard video graphics card (Mac); ATI Radeon, nVIDIA, Matrox, 3DLabs (Windows); nVIDIA open source (Linux)
Display: 24-bit; Highly recommended to set display at native resolution over DVI connection

Note: Version 1.09 of the SpectraView II software is available to download from NEC's website. Requires license obtained with purchase.

Please see NEC's compatibility page for latest compatibility and detailed system requirements

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NECColor Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit
 
4.9

(based on 20 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (3)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to setup (7)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Great picture quality (3)
  • Reliable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Professional (6)
    • Home (4)
    • Photo editing (4)
    • Office (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Power user (6), Photo enthusiast (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Business (5), Personal (5)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (9)

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    4.0

    Easy to use, great results

    By JDL

    from Quebec, Canada

    About Me Power User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fast Setup
    • Simple Controls

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home
      • Office
      • Professional

      Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

      A must-have for you're high-end display, specially if you are graphic designer or retouch lot of photos. It's easy to use and the possibility to save different "color-profiles" (example : print, photos retouching, etc.) is really useful too!

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      5.0

      Fast and easy to use

      By YWO

      from Australia

      About Me Power User

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Fast Setup
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Office
        • Professional

        Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

        This calibration kit functions excellently for adjusting an NEC PA-series monitor. It is fast and easy to use, with no manual adjustment of monitor controls needed. The i1 Display Pro-based sensor initially needs more care to set up than the i1 Display 2; it projects out from the screen more than the older model (and also feels slightly lighter), and is thus less stable. After a few calibrations, I became used to setting it up quickly and effortlessly. The diffuser for measuring ambient light levels helps protect the sensor's optical element, and easily rotates out of the way for calibration; a good design, in my view. The software includes several test patterns to help check monitors for defects.

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        5.0

        Good kit, but it could be better

        By Roman

        from Moscow, Russian Federation

        About Me Power User

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Fast Setup
        • Simple Controls

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Movies
          • Photography

          Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

          Actually, it's a great product, but... It fits for those who don't want to collect all parts separately.
          In one hand it's good, but from another...
          Just look.
          Spectraview software is the best choice to calibrate NEC displays. It writes calibration data into internal display lookup table, not in your video card. So it makes calibration process more accurate and flexible.
          But, spectrasensor pro is actually specialized version of an x-rite i1 Dispay Pro sensor.
          In fact that its an OEM version, you can use this sensor only with NEC software, but not with x-rite programs.
          So, if you own only NEC display(s), it would be a good choice. But if you would like to calibrate some other devices, for example projector or CRT display, it will be a problem.
          Specialized OEM version of i1 Display Pro sensor limits the range of its capabilities.
          As for me, I used this kit with my NEC MultiSync 2090Uxi display. The calibration process is fast and easy. Colors has become much more vivid.

          On conclusion, I want to give an advice.
          Buy original x-rite i1 Display Pro sensor kit with x-rite software bundle (then you'll be able to calibrate what ever you want) and separately buy NEC's SpectraView software.
          It will work with x-rite sensor, just as it works with it's OEM sensor. You'll get all advantages of NEC's software and x-rite's hardware.

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          5.0

          exceptional product.

          By Kiros

          from new york

          About Me Power User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Best with NEC PA Monitors
          • Fast Setup
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Matching epson printer
            • Office
            • Professional

            Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

            i use this prioduct with my nec PA241w

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            5.0

            Great Kit, Xrite, Spyder, also works

            By Canyonhiker

            from Auburn, CA

            About Me Power User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Fast Setup

            Cons

            • NONE

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Professional

            Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

            This is a good kit bundled to give you everything in one box. You can also piece it together by getting the coloromiter and the software separately, or even use a different brand of coloromiter or software. Some combo's are a little cheaper, but this kit is convenient, the Spectraview software is very easy to use, and with most calibration software, gives you reminders when it's time to re-calibrate at intervals you select. The coloromiter comes with a nice glove fit case that has the look of leather and sits nicely near the monitor ready for use. (My old coloromiter sat in the original box bundled with the cable etc. in a drawer.)
            If you own an NEC monitor, some (maybe all) come with another adjustment software routine called Multiprofiler. Spectraview is another routine. Use one or the other. (Spectraview for the best adjustment quality.) Spectraview has many personal preferences you can select from time of re-cal notification (2 days to 4 weeks or never)type of emmulation you want, (sRGB, printer, photo editing, etc.) and many other options.
            I use Spectraview on my photo computer and Multiprofiler on the other (internet) computer because I don't need to recalibrate it and it operates on lower resolution. (no bother or delays)
            If you are buying a new NEC monitor and color calibration, the included kit with the SV series is a better value. But recent adjustments to the pricing now reflect about the same price seperately, as the bundled here at B&H. So either way is a good deal.

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            5.0

            Excellent product, easy and accurate

            By imaging consult

            from boston, ma

            About Me Power User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Attractive Design
            • Fast Setup
            • Improved Audio/Video
            • Simple Controls

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Professional

              Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

              The SpectraView is easy to use, install and customize. Combined with NEC monitor technology with LUT installed in the monitor not the graphics card makes for speedy and highly accurate calibration without fuss.

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              5.0

              So far so good

              By Shammrocky

              from Lake Saint Louis , MO

              About Me Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Fast Setup
              • Simple Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Professional

                Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                I bought this calibrator to go with my NEC Multisync PA241W and so far so good - it is working well.

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                • No

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                5.0

                Works Great with my new NEC monitor

                By John

                from Florida

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy to Navigate

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Multimedia

                  Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                  Using on conjunction with my new PA241W. Perfect performance and exact print matching. Very happy with purchase!

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business
                  • Computer Platform:
                  • Mac

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                  5.0

                  Great calibration kit for NEC monitors

                  By Ed R.

                  from Cranbury, NJ

                  About Me Semi-Professional

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Great color

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape Photography
                    • Macro Photography
                    • Portraits

                    Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                    Although my NEC 2490WUXi2 monitor had great color out of the box, I wanted to ensure that I had the best calibration for photo editing. This kit installed quickly and I had the monitor calibrated within 15 minutes. The color rendition is spot on; the fact that the LUT is on the monitor and not the graphics card is an added bonus.

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                    5.0

                    must have for nec monitor

                    By cletus

                    from fort smith, ar

                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                        Easy to use.

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                        • No

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                        4.0

                        All around good product

                        By Going Pro

                        from Walnut Creek, CA

                        About Me Quality Oriented

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Accurate Colors
                        • Adjustable
                        • Lightweight

                        Cons

                        • Difficult setup

                        Best Uses

                        • Photo Editing

                        Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                        I bought this software separately after purchasing the NEC 2490WuxiII monitor several months ago so I could color calibrate it. I read reviews that it is not very user friendly in that it didn't give a great step by step guide. Although I agree it was a little difficult to figure out how to use, the guide is actually (overly) detailed and within an hour I had figured it out and had a nicely calibrated monitor. The easy thing to do is just set the white balance and let it do the rest. After going through the guide, I tested out how accurate this method would be and I feel the results are pretty good - at least I can't see any obvious color distortion with my eye.

                        This is my first calibrating device/software, so I don't have any frame of reference, although I've read that other software provides a before and after shot, which would be a neat feature (not included in this one). It certainly didn't deter me from buying this one, and if you are pretty techy, the advanced features can probably get you an incredibly precisely calibrated monitor, although the simple "auto-correction" works really well too.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Business

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                        5.0

                        Easy to use with accurate color

                        By Peter

                        from Jhb, South Africa

                        About Me Quality Oriented

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                              I have an NEC 2690 and tried to calibrate with Spyder. This was not successful so acquired the Spectraview. Simple to use, accurate calibration. Everything is done automatically with a minimum of fuss.
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                              • Personal

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                              4.0

                              Straightforward use

                              By George

                              from New Haven, CT

                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Reliable Performance
                              • Simple to use

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Photography

                                Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                I bought this to to calibrate a NEC3090WQXi for use with photography work on a Mac. Easy install of software and simple calibration process. Subsequent use of color profiles from my print lab (Mpix) and soft proofing in Photoshop helped me to get prints that matched what I saw on the monitor.

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                                • Personal

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                                5.0

                                A must have plain and simple

                                By Fred

                                from Indiana USA

                                About Me Student

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                      Easy to use essential to optimize your NEC spectraview monitor best to buy it with the monitor

                                      • Primary use:
                                      • Personal

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                                      5.0

                                      Worth it

                                      By Digital Media Professor

                                      from New England

                                      About Me Graphics Enthusiast

                                      Pros

                                      • Great picture quality

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                          Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                          I bought a 2690 a year ago and knew I'd get this eventually. Just came in the mail and tried it out, here's my first impression (I'm driving it with a MacBook Pro I7):

                                          1) WAY better than the normal 2690 color setting.
                                          2) Only SLIGHTLY better when comparing to the Adobe 1998 color setting. You have to look REALLY close to see the difference. You can really tell in the bright oranges--Adobe 1998 is nuclear on my test image that has carrots and the NEC Spectraview is right on the money.

                                          So:

                                          If you're totally tight on money, just choosing the Adobe 1998 color setting might be the best bang for the buck (if you're also using a reasonably new Mac). Totally fine for great amateur work (cuz the 2690 is SO AWESOME). However, pros need this add on.

                                          Bottom line: if you make money with your images you need this.

                                          • Primary use:
                                          • Business

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                                          5.0

                                          I'm very happy with this!

                                          By Mark U

                                          from Kearney NE

                                          About Me PT pro photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Great picture quality

                                          Cons

                                          • None

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Photo Editing

                                          Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                          I purchased this sensor and software kit with my new NEC MultiSync PA241w monitor wide gamut monitor. I researched several calibration setups and decided on this one. This sensor puck is specially adjusted for use with NEC's wide gamut monitors. The software works with the sensor in a user friendly and intuitive way. You can set up multiple calibrations for various applications. I'm currently using Windows XP Pro, but this setup will work fine under both 32 or 64 bit Windows 7. I plan to migrate to Windows 7 and wanted no problems when I do.

                                          • Primary use:
                                          • Business

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                                          5.0

                                          Fantastic product

                                          By heiko

                                          from Israel

                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Consistent results
                                          • Easy to use
                                          • Great picture quality
                                          • Preserves color gamut
                                          • Preserves tonal range
                                          • Reliable Performance

                                          Cons

                                          • None

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Graphics
                                          • Photo Editing

                                          Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                          When I got the NEC MultiSync 2690WUXi2 screen I was looking for a solution that would give consistent results. The NEC color sensor (which is actually a specially calibrated Xrite sensor) and the SpectraView II software allow me to hardware calibrate my screen, instead of manipulating the LUT in the graphics card.
                                          In short, I've never had a better and more consistent color rendering. A must buy for owners of NEC screens that support hardware calibration inside the screen!

                                          • Primary use:
                                          • Personal

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                                          5.0

                                          Great product

                                          By PhyllisF

                                          from Elberta, AL

                                          About Me Pro photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Reliable Performance

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Photo Editing

                                            Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                            This product requires no manual adjustment of monitor settings. It calibrates the screen easier than any calibrator I have used however it only works with cetain NEC monitors (which I also highly recommend for photo editing.)

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                                            5.0

                                            Must have!

                                            By Sacchini

                                            from Italy

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

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                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                                  The best complement to NEC wide gamut monitor.
                                                  Easy to use, perfect result.
                                                  Really, a must have.

                                                  • Primary use:
                                                  • Personal

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                                                  5.0

                                                  NEC SVII - Professional Quality

                                                  By jeff9329[@]

                                                  from Virginia Beach

                                                  About Me VideographerPhotographer

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                        Comments about NEC Color Sensor and SpectraView II Software Kit:

                                                        I bought the SVII kit with the software & colorimeter to calibrate my NEC 2490 WUXi & recently purchased NEC 2490 WUXi2 monitors.

                                                        The new NEC branded puck works great and the instructions say it has been specially recalibrated to work with the wide-gamut monitors also.

                                                        This is a really nice system that requires no expertise to operate.

                                                        • Primary use:
                                                        • Business

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