Frequently Asked Questions About the X-Rite i1Display Pro
The X-Rite i1Display Pro is a professional screen calibration device that allows you to more accurately manage and control the colors on your display regardless of lighting conditions. The i1Display Pro comes with a colorimeter, profiling and color manager software, and a quick start guide so that you can plug the device into a USB port and start working. Many affordable options are available on eBay.
What is the purpose of an i1Display Pro?The i1Display Pro can adjust the screen's settings to match the true quality of your digital files when accuracy and precision are most important. It has automatic hardware control for brightness, contrast, backlight, and color temperature. Filmmakers, designers, photographers, and artists may benefit the most from the more accurate and consistent color representation. The i1Display Pro saves times you would normally spend attempting to adjust the monitor to represent your digital content.
Which devices are compatible with the i1Display Pro?The X-Rite i1Display Pro is compatible with all types of CCFL or LED-backlit displays, including television sets, desktop monitors, laptops, tablets, projectors, and both Apple iOS and Android mobile devices. The list of compatible Android devices includes the Samsung Galaxy, the Google Nexus, the HTC One, and the ASUS Transformer with Android 4.0.4 or later. The Apple device must be able to run iOS 7.x or later. If you're using a Mac or Windows computer, then you must have a minimum of 2GB of RAM and at least an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon XP processor.
What are some features of the i1Display Pro?The i1Display Pro is equipped with the following features:
- Basic and advanced modes - The basic mode offers several predefined color options for beginners or basic users, whereas the advanced mode offers more sophisticated user-adjusted color options, as well as display testing and quality assurance tools.
- Ambient smart light controls - Any ambient light in the surrounding environment can affect how you perceive the colors of the screen. The light sensor detects the surrounding ambient light and either automatically adjusts the colors or notifies you of any changes.
- Flair correct - The sensor can also detect annoying glares on the screen and will automatically compensate for the reduced contrast.
- Multiple display and workgroup matching - You can use the same settings between up to four displays at once or multiple computers connected to a single workgroup.
- Intelligent iterative profiling - This technology produces the best possible color accuracy every time you create a profile for the display.