 "not work on macbook pro" | 2008-09-25 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3PBHN2DDF8LDX |
| when i calibrated my mac book, it's quite okay, but looks a bit blue. i thought coz i'm too stuck in my previous screen color. Went to the system preference, wanna play with the Huey preference. It turned out Huey dosen't WORK in Intel-based MAC....what kind the program doesn't work on Intel-based MAC???? |
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 "Works well, but fussy and will not calibrate more than 1 monitor" | 2008-08-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: A250AXLRBVYKB4 |
I bought a Huey to use for calibrating my work LCDs. I have a dual monitor set-up and do a lot of graphics and photography work. It's important to me that what is displayed on my monitor translates to what comes out the printer.
Overall, the Huey performs well enough. Reading some of the older, negative reviews, it's pretty clear that Pantone has VASTLY improved their software. All I had to do was install the software (which curiously prompts you to restart after installation even thought it is not necessary. I've verified this on several other computers in my office), stick the Huey to the center of the screen, and a few minutes later, the screen is accurately colored. It was easy, well laid out in the instructions, and about as simple as I can imagine it being.
Pros:
Works to get fairly accurate color representation out of your monitor. However, it will NOT make your cheap LCD into a high quality one. If you want accurate colors, calibration is only part of the equation. You cannot expect a cheap LCD to reproduce color as accurately as a quality LCD.
The ambient light adjustment feature is great. I sit near a window, and having the gamma adjusted regularly as the light changes is very, very, useful.
Cons:
Fussy. The software prompts a calibration every two weeks or so, and if you decline, it prompts you again the next day. Adds a icon to your system tray. I recommend disabling this using msconfig.exe Unless you like calibrating your monitor all the time and focus stealing prompts on a daily basis.
Cannot adjust more than one monitor at a time. I found this out after purchasing it and was very disappointed that it cannot adjust my second monitor.
Cheapish USB wire. Very thin.
Overall, it does what it should, and I'm happy enough with it. I guess I'll have to spend more to get a version that supports dual monitors.
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| "Basic Colorimeter" | 2008-06-04 |
| - Reviewed By brupub |
| Huey is a basic colorimeter, opt for the Pro upgrade for software and multiple monitor support. |
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 "Calibrating monitor makes a huge difference" | 2008-05-19 |
| - Reviewed By janson50 |
| Before calibrating my monitors, it was very challenging to get a print to match the image I see on the monitor. The Huey calibration is very effective, and I can now be confident that even very subtle hues will look as expected on my prints. I have had no trouble with the huey sticking to the screen long enough for calibration on either CRT or LCD. I wish I had bought one sooner. |
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 "Don't buy for a Mac with Leopard" | 2008-05-08 |
| - Reviewed By swami@poynter.org |
| If you have a Mac running OS X 10.5 (Leopard), be advised that Pantone has been promising since last year to fix whatever is broken that prevents the use of the Huey. The company won't even respond when you ask support what is going on. They said the new installer would be available "early" in 2008. When I wrote an inquiry to the Pantone people on April 3 the automated reponse said it could take two to three days to reply. I'm still waiting. |
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 "Continuous Callibration Causes Problems" | 2008-03-21 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3AX8U3QSW8TDV |
| I tried this product yesterday and it did a pretty good job at callibrating my monitor. It very easy to use and the instructions provided are easy to understand. The software that comes on the CD is not compatible with Windows Vista, but I was able to download an upgrade from the Pantone site which had support for Vista. I had problems with continuous callibration (which callibrates the monitor based on changing light conditions). The continuous callibrations caused my monitor to get a pinkish tinge which I didn't like. So I had to reset it and re-callibrate and this time I didn't choose continuous callibration. Due to this problem I will give it 3 instead of 4 out of 5. |
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| "Simple to use, quality calibration" | 2008-02-28 |
| - Reviewed By rpt1700 |
| I've got the Spyder2Pro, was thinking of upgrading and looked into the offerings from Pantone and found this item. It's super simple to use, the calibration process is quick and the results are accurate. Comes with a stand so that you can set it by your monitor so that it can take ambient light readings every so often, on a schedule you can set. I find this particularly useful as most of the time we've got the lights dim in here except during frequent white boarding sessions. I also prefer the compact size over the Spyder2Pro. Its simple to drop this into my laptop bag for working weekends or trips. And I can't complain about the price. If you're looking for something accurate, simple to use, that won't break your bank, you can't go wrong with the Huey. |
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| "Huey Monitor Calibrator" | 2008-02-26 |
| - Reviewed By bobwalters8 |
| This item was recommended by four different photography sources. It said it calibrated my display but I could not see a difference. I wish it could calibrate my Epson printer also |
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| "Damages the LCD screen" | 2008-02-23 |
| - Reviewed By bagelle |
The Pantone Huey can leave permanent marks on the LCD screen. It uses rubber suction cups to stick to the LCD screen surface, and when you pull it away it pulls the delicate LCD layers along with it. One of my LCD screens survived this, but another now has an array of bright spots in the upper middle portion of the screen, exactly where the suction cups were attached. Yes, I followed the instructions and used minimal force when handling it. Pantone support didn't bother to return my calls or emails.
Never let this product near your LCD!
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| "Easy and Accurate" | 2008-02-04 |
| - Reviewed By deg6 |
I just calibrated the LCD on my Inspiron laptop. The Huey was very easy to install and use. As the previous reviewer reports, I was not required to set brightness or contrast, or really anything at all. It's an almost completely automated process, and quick, too.
Two WARNINGS:
1) My monitor was previously WAY out of adjustment, as I discovered when I ran the Huey. I was shocked and a little horrified, at first, when I saw the results of the calibration. However, I compared some large scale photographic prints with the original digital images on my monitor. The monitor was a spot on match, just as I had desired! Now, several hours later, my eyes and mind have adjusted, and the monitor looks "normal," but it was a big shock, at first, so be prepared. Don't be surprised if your first reaction is that Huey "ruined your monitor." It probably didn't, it's just your eyes and your mind being so accustomed to the old settings, they have a hard time believing the new settings could be correct.
By the way, the photo prints I compared were made by a local high-end photo lab and were printed with a very high-end printer, a Lightjet 430. The folks at the lab tell me they recalibrate the printer every week, so I believe it is a good standard for color and tonal integrity.
2) My Inspiron laptop has a not-so-high-quality monitor (more designed for business, e-mail, etc. then for photo editing). The picture changes a large amount with the viewing angle. I need to tilt the monitor backwards just a bit to make the monitor match the printed photos. Folks with better monitors may not experience this, but my monitor shows this effect in a big way. Changing the monitor angle even a small amount makes a big difference in the apparent picture.
So, remember to be patient and let yourself adjust to the change, in case you first feel surprised or upset by the results and pay close attention to the angle of your monitor.
One last note, the Huey will automatically adjust to room lighting. I mostly like this feature. However, when I turn on my desk lamp, which sits very near to my laptop, the Huey makes more of an adjustment than I like. So, I do the following.
I turn off my desk lamp and then click on "Adjust for room light now," and Huey adjusts for the general room light (minus the desk lamp). Then I set Huey to wait four hours (the maximum time) before readjusting again for room lighting. I turn my desk lamp back on, and I'm happy. Huey won't readjust anything for another four hours, but I can manually tell it to take a new reading anytime I please.
All it took was a little bit of patience to get used to it and a small amount of experimenting to get it setup exactly the way I like. The Huey does its job very well. |
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