John Geoghegan writes ... > [...] > > When I asked what type of monitor I would get with the > PC they said they would supply the same Mac 17 inch > monitor. > > Is this a good idea, given that there is a difference > in gamma between Mac & PC monitors?
I dare say (correct me if I'm wrong) the Mac monitor is still a factory gamma ~2.5 monitor because factory gamma ~1.8 monitors are pretty darn special and expensive (but not uncommon in a Mac/ICC environment). I do imagine the cables being different, but maybe not (... since, like PCs, Mac allowed 3rd party video cards) ... but you'll want to make sure. > Will I get an accurate on screen preview? Only after the usual characterization & calibration. (PS gamma, Colorcal Spyder, etc.) > Any guidance on this matter would be greatly > appreciated, I wish I had some specific experience ... and its stranges to see so few responses. hth & cheerios ... shAf :o) Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland www.micro-investigations.com (in progress) =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
