With my Lacie 22B at the end of it�s life, I need to replace it ASAP. I have come across a used Artisan with 150-200 hours of use, it is supposed to be recently adjusted to Sony factory specs and white point balanced. Or should I go for an Eizo LCD in the same price range like the ColorEdge CE210W? In real world use how much difference is there between the ColorEdge CE210W and the CG210? It�s over $1,400 more! Not to mention the new CG211 which I believe is around $3,000. I�m using a Mac G5 and do a lot of color critical photo editing and just recently purchased a Monaco Optix XR to replace my older Spyder. Anyone ever heard of a 24� Sony Artisan? It�s supposed to be one of a special order of 24� Artisans made by Sony. Are there any other issues going from a CRT to an LCD?

Thanks,

You don't mention where you'd be getting the used Artisan from, but it sounds like it could be more headaches than it's worth (e.g., what if the seller wasn't entirely honest about how many hours it has on it?).

I'd go with the new LCD [especially if the cost is going to be about the same], and call it a day.

Steve

IF you don't go for the Artisan, let me know as there are piles of folks looking for them. I have a new one in the box as a spare (purchased about 2 years ago). 200 hours is nothing!

I would go for a new Eizo, unless you know the guy who's selling it. Anyone who buys an Artisan is going to use it 24/7 and will want to hold on to it until it dies. True, 200 hours of use is nothing, but who's to say it's not really 10,000 hours? So unless it's the one Andrew has in a box at the foot of his bed, buy a new Eizo, IMHBPO (in my humble, but paranoid opinion).

Scotti

I just received this e-mail 10/20 from a well known online and brick-and-morter retailer. Please send me an e-mail me if you are interested and I will forward the origional e-mail.

Please note that I am *not* selling these, and will not make any money through the referal. Just passing on some information. Not sure if any are still available.

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SPECIAL PURCHASE LACIE 22 INCH BLUE MONITORS

We just came across an unexpected batch of brand new fully waranteed Lacie 22inch Electron Blue CRT Monitors. These have been discontinued for over a year and are highly prized by critical image makers and graphic artists. We have a very limited supply of these that are available on a first ordered basis for 775.00

Hi

As a owner of an Artisan who recently start to work also with Lacie and Apple LCD monitor I must say that for today I would go with these LCD monitor instead of a pricy Artisan or Eizo monitors. Sure the Eizo is more accurate but in real world where you can proof easily your prints and get a very good calibration form various calibrator the difference that used to be 3-5 years ago between good and best monitor is almost gone. Save the money and put it in other places.

OreN

The Eizo you mentioned is awesome - I've had one now for a couple of months. I recommend it highly.

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Anyone who buys an Artisan is going to use it 24/7 and will want to hold on to it until it dies.

I've got one I only put 10 hours on sitting here. Haven't used it in 2 years now.

I'm sure glad I don't live in L.A.. Apparently you can't trust anyone there.

I've got one I only put 10 hours on sitting here. Haven't used it in 2 years now.

So how come you're not using it?

I'm sure glad I don't live in L.A.. Apparently you can't trust anyone there.

Yeah, that's just me. I wouldn't trust Aunt Bee over in Mayberry RFD.

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So how come you're not using it?

Because my 20" Cinema Display calibrates beautifully at my production station and the 2 23" Cinema Display's in the studio are quite accurate as well. The Artisan could be sold I guess, but it would have to be to someone who knew me, apparently.

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Yeah, that's just me. I wouldn't trust Aunt Bee over in Mayberry RFD.

You know there are enclaves of people who have gotten out of L.A., recouped their faith and trust in fellow humans and lived happy lives. It may not be too late for you.

Because my 20" Cinema Display calibrates beautifully at my production station and the 2 23" Cinema Display's in the studio are quite accurate as well. The Artisan could be sold I guess, but it would have to be to someone who knew me, apparently.


I can appreciate that. I have a 30" Cinema Display and the lack of controls is not as big an issue as I thought it would be. My Eye One Display II puts it right in the pocket.

You know there are enclaves of people who have gotten out of L.A., recouped their faith and trust in fellow humans and lived happy lives. It may not be too late for you.

It's too late. I was born and raised in NY.

All you have to do is offer it for sale. I host a
forum of over 3400 photographers. There would probably be a few that would want to purchase it.

>The Artisan could be sold I guess, but it would have to be to someone who knew me, apparently.

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You know there are enclaves of people who have gotten out of L.A., recouped their faith and trust in fellow humans and lived happy lives. It may not be too late for you.

I've been here my whole life with no plans to leave, and have never lost my faith and trust in fellow human beings.

I've also done a lot of travelling, with extended stays overseas and other parts of the US, but LA has the best balance of quality people, career and entertainment opportunities, and climate of any big city I've ever been to.

Here are some interesting statistics that might surprise a lot of people.

Thanks for all of the responses. I ended up making a deal for the Artisan with only 200 hours of use, I'm buying it from a guy in L.A., but I'm not holding that against him. I decided to trust him! He's an electronic tech and actually had a few units for sale including one with 0 hours of use, but I believe they're all gone now. He also says he has a 24" Artisan for personal use, one of only 20 made.

Kevin,

I guess I love LA. I've been here since 1977. My plan was to move to San Francisco, but after almost starving up there, I moved down to LA and started getting a lot of work. Besides, the weather can't be beat!

Scotti