Can I use a WXGA trure bright monitor that is on my Toshiba laptop to work images
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It just depends how anal you want to be over color.
How old is your computer?
Someone who truly believes in "perfect" color will tell you that you cannot do color correction on a laptop.
As for me, I don't believe in perfect color in anything but the most controlled of sitatuations, so I say, have at with your laptop.
K, I didn't really give much of an answer, maybe someone with more of an opinion can step in and then allow me to play devils advocate?
How old is your computer?
Someone who truly believes in "perfect" color will tell you that you cannot do color correction on a laptop.
As for me, I don't believe in perfect color in anything but the most controlled of sitatuations, so I say, have at with your laptop.
K, I didn't really give much of an answer, maybe someone with more of an opinion can step in and then allow me to play devils advocate?
As someone who has made the switch from editing on a Powerbook screen to someone who has edited on a Cinema Display screen.....
MAKE THE SWITCH!!
The Powerbook is really pretty good for laptops, and yet the difference in color, in brightness, all around the board is huge.
Plus, if you're going to spend a large amount of time in front of your computer, get a good screen! Take care of your eyes! It really does make a difference.
My two cents.
Ok....have at it Tim.
MAKE THE SWITCH!!
The Powerbook is really pretty good for laptops, and yet the difference in color, in brightness, all around the board is huge.
Plus, if you're going to spend a large amount of time in front of your computer, get a good screen! Take care of your eyes! It really does make a difference.
My two cents.
Ok....have at it Tim.
As a graphic designer I have to agree with Musicmanchris. Your eyes are your ass...ets (potentially confusing statement there...) I'm not even going to address the color calibration on laptop issue... color calibration is a whole forum in itself.
When, in college, I went to go purchase my first computer I had around 5k to spend. The salesperson recommended I spend 3k on my monitor and 2k on my machine. I was dumstruck.
"WHY?" I asked... I was drooling over the top-of-the-line computer and woudn't even get close by only spending 2k. "You'll have your monitor for the next 5+ years. You'll probably upgrade your computer in 2," was his answer.
Also, use each piece of technology for what it was most intended to do. Your laptop is mean to access and work on files when on the go or when you're not at a desk. It's monitor isn't meant to reproduce color perfectly. The CinemaScreen, however, is more geared toward that task.
I know we're all throwing in random $.02, but that's mine for what it's worth (probably around $.013376).
I'm not even going to address the color calibration on laptop issue... color calibration is a whole forum in itself.When, in college, I went to go purchase my first computer I had around 5k to spend. The salesperson recommended I spend 3k on my monitor and 2k on my machine. I was dumstruck.
"WHY?" I asked... I was drooling over the top-of-the-line computer and woudn't even get close by only spending 2k. "You'll have your monitor for the next 5+ years. You'll probably upgrade your computer in 2," was his answer.
Also, use each piece of technology for what it was most intended to do. Your laptop is mean to access and work on files when on the go or when you're not at a desk. It's monitor isn't meant to reproduce color perfectly. The CinemaScreen, however, is more geared toward that task.
I know we're all throwing in random $.02, but that's mine for what it's worth (probably around $.013376).
Thanks for all your imput
What is the Cinema Display screen.... is that the true bright on a laptop?
It is a new laptop it is about 5 months old
Thanks again
What is the Cinema Display screen.... is that the true bright on a laptop?
It is a new laptop it is about 5 months old
Thanks again
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