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.*
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The sensor and software are easy to use and will give good results using the basic functionality. However, if you really want to dial it in you'll need a very good understanding of color management, color space and how to specify the different color coordinates. Color is a very complex topic and this kit really is for the professional.
I bought this along with a NEC PA272W-Bk 27 NEC monitor; replaced older monitors and colorimiter. If you're doing color-critical work, obviously you need to establish some kind of monitor calibration routine. Since this sensor and the Spectraview software are designed to communicate directly with current generation NEC professional monitors, calibration becomes pretty much a one-click task, once you've installed the Software and done the inital calibration. Specraview II will make all monitor adjustments as it works.When you're done with the calibration, you will need to choose the new monitor profile in each application you use.The photo shown here is out of date: the software is supplied on a USB-connected dongle, with the serial number printed on the back.