X-Rite ColorMunki vs. Datacolor Color Spyder3 Studio

Anyone here compare (or use either) the X-Rite ColorMunki vs. the Datacolor Color Spyder3 Studio in a color copier / color laser printer environment and have some advice on which is better as an entry level small color calibration solution?

 

Jeff,

I am also interested in this topic. X-rite now appears to have a US monopoly in this field. Even in Europe I note that there is absolutely no discounting of the ColorMunki products except for one supplier offering a rebate if you trade over.

The Colormunki profiling software appears to some reviewers to be rather simplistic, e.g. you cannot insert the name of a 3rd party paper and have to pick nearest equivalent name from the printer manufacturer's list.

The jump in price from this product to the next level X-rite product is dramatic and way beyond my means.

Now I shall start to read all the reviews on the Spyder3 Studio.

regards,

Beemer

 

I have the spyder3 pro for screen only now which has done a fairly good job taming my new 30" high color flat panel, but it doesn't offer much ability to customize / tweak at all -- their software for the screen component is a bit wizardy for my taste, though it's quick to cal with. I guess I also want a calibration system with many more bells and whistles but that's beyond my current budget so I'm in limbo.

 

Jeff,

Check out the available upgrade to Spyder3 Elite (I bought the unit as part of the Spyder3Studio product yesterday). The software (which I don't know whether it will work with your Pro) has all that you want and more. No wizards just either basic menus or advanced level with bells and whistles.

regards,

Beemer