[Leica] Re: OT - calibration of monitor

[dnaplasmid at compwrx.com (Aram Langhans#2)]

I just purchased the best flat panel monitor I could afford or find 
locally.  Samsung 226BW with a 3000:1 contrast range.  Things look quite 
nice, but slightly off.  I used an old Spyder (Not version 2) on it last 
night many times and it never worked will.  The light grays have a very 
noticeable pink or magenta tint to them. I followed the instructions to 
the letter and then tried deviating from them with various monitor 
settings and they went from bad to worse.

Any hints would be greatly appreciated.  Does the Spyder 2 perform 
better?  The reviews say it is a bit better, but most of the reviews I 
have read say the original is pretty good, too.  I know it worked quite 
well on my CRT monitor.  I am tempted to take this back and stick to my 
old monitor, but I do like the 22" wide view.  I can fit lots of stuff 
on my screen.  The 3000:1 contrast ratio really shows the details in the 
shadows w/o blowing out the highlights.  I just want them to be an 
accurate representation of what I print.

Aram