I have been doing a bit of research but all the tech talk is a bit confuzzling for me IPS TF etc. I am going to either purchase an iMac or Mac Pro in the near future. My question is - Is the iMac screen good for graphic work (i know it is glossy and the reflections are not a problem for me) or should I consider getting a NEC perfect color screen for the Mac Pro?
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Color Accurate Screen
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First of all, remember that no screen is clour accurate unless its calibrated. For calibration you need to use x-rite products, not pantone huey.
That said, for graphic design iMacs diplay should be ok, especially if you have pantone or process color swatchbooks. I dont know about Nec displays, they have good reputation, but considering color accurancy for graphic work, Nec probably isnt that much better over iMacs screen. For best color accurancy one would need an Eizo. But that would be much more useful for a photographer.
That said, for graphic design iMacs diplay should be ok, especially if you have pantone or process color swatchbooks. I dont know about Nec displays, they have good reputation, but considering color accurancy for graphic work, Nec probably isnt that much better over iMacs screen. For best color accurancy one would need an Eizo. But that would be much more useful for a photographer.
The reflections are no problem until you work on something with a black or dark background. I'd get a Nec or Eizo. The iMacs glass screen sucks for graphic work in my opinion. I've worked on one for 3 years and would never get one again or recommend it.
A Patone ColorMunki will do the job very well too. X-rite aren't the be-all and end-all in calibration these days...