Pantone Monitor Calibration Now For Windows Vista

Pantone has upgraded its monitor calibration system, Pantone Huey, to run natively on the new Windows Vista operating system.

Pantone has upgraded its monitor calibration system, Pantone Huey, to run natively on the new Windows Vista operating system.

Brad Goldberg, general manager for Windows at Microsoft Corporation, said: "Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system will create a platform for the next generation of user experiences and we are excited to see the industry come together like never before around these products.

By working closely with industry partners, such as Pantone, we are able to give constomers worldwide an experience that is easier, safer, more entertaining and better connected whether they are at home, at work, or on the go." Helmut Eifert, vice president of Pantone Europe, commented: "We began collaborating with Microsoft early in the Windows Vista development process to ensure the timely release of Windows Vista-compatible Huey software.

With this upgrade, we are demonstrating our continuing commitment to our Windows customers by ensuring they are able to take advantage of the latest Windows operating system.

Furthermore, Windows Vista is expected to be embraced by the creative community and we want to be the first to support creative professionals adopting Windows Vista." Developed in partnership with X-Rite and marketed by Pantone, Huey is based on professional-level technology but is delivered in what Pantone described as an easy-to-use, affordable device.

About the size of a small marker, Huey delivers excellent results on LCD, laptop and CRT displays without requiring users to have any knowledge of colour management.

In addition, Huey is the first monitor calibration device to continually adjust the monitor as room lighting changes.

Pantone claimed that Huey can calibrate a user's monitor and adjust it based on his or her primary viewing activity in less than five minutes.

Pantone Huey comes with a one-year hardware warranty, as well as free, unlimited technical support through the life of the product, said Pantone.

The Huey software version 1.0.5 update for Windows Vista operating system is available immediately for download, free-of-charge from Pantone.

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