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  1. questionBuild a powerful PC for Photoshop and other imaging applications
    Last Revised 17th May 2012 (Below you can now directly purchase these Image Science designed machines (and/or tweak to your own particular needs!) - from the excellent custom PC builders at AusPCMarket, our favourite PC store that we've been dealing with for years). Summary: This article discu ...

  2. questionBuying Guide to Inkjet Printers
    Summary: This guide aims to help you decide which inkjet printer is right for your needs. Jump to: Is an inkjet printer the right device for your needs? Pigment or dye inks? What size do I need? Running costs More about inks - Matte Black and Photo Black, Gloss Optimiser, How Many Inks etc? ...

  3. questionBuying Guide to Workflow Calibration Systems
    In recent years a number of affordable spectrophotometer based colour management systems have appeared on the market. Spectrophotometry, i.e. the accurate measurement of colour by measuring the spectral reflectance of an object, is at the heart of good colour management. What once required mas ...

  4. questionBuying Guide to Monitor Calibrators
    A monitor calibration device is the single most important part of achieving a colour accurate workflow. It is absolutely an essential part of achieving high quality results with digital imaging - it is in no way optional. If you have a monitor - no matter how modest or fantastic, you need a m ...

  5. questionBuying Guide to Eizo Monitors
    A more detailed article follows, but here's a quick breakdown of the Eizo monitor range: ColorEdge Models offer the most advanced features, best quality, and most comprehensive warranty and support. These models all include direct hardware calibration if you own/buy a compatible monitor calibr ...

  6. questionBuying Guide to Papers for Pigment Ink Inkjet Printers
    Almost all serious photographers and artists now choose pigment ink printers, for the simple fact that you can't really sell a print that is going to fade in 3-4 years with good conscience. Pigment inks perform beautifully on matte and semi-gloss papers, and are getting better all the time with ...

  7. questionBuying Guide to Pantone Products
    Summary: This guide helps you understand the various Pantone systems and determine which is the right guide product for your needs. Jump To: General purchasing notes about the guides Definitions (don't skip this or the rest won't make sense!) The Pantone Systems Pantone Solid (AKA PMS, Pan ...

  8. questionMonitors For High Quality Imaging Work
    Summary: This article discusses the various aspects to buying a monitor dedicated to high quality imaging work. You should also read Calibration Versus Profiling and Colour Control On Monitors so that you have a clear understanding of the difference between physical calibration and monitor prof ...

  9. questionBuying Guide to Papers for Dye Based Inkjet Printers
    Dye based printers undoubtedly still offer the most classically photographic results from inkjet printers. The latest printers have extraordinarily wide colour gamuts, deep inky blacks, and fantastic saturation. The chief disadvantage is of course print longevity - however recent developments h ...

  10. questionBuying Guide to NEC Monitors
    Summary: This article helps you choose which is the right NEC colour critical monitor for you.  You might also want to read the general guide on How To Buy A Monitor For High Quality Imaging Work.  Introduction NEC manufacture some of the best monitors for imaging work available today, and thes ...

  11. questionChoosing a laptop for Photoshop use
    Honestly I am not aware of any one laptop that particularly stands out, although I certainly have come across a few to avoid. If you're a Mac user, the choice is obvious - a Macbook Pro. Be aware the screens on Macbooks are really pretty shabby and the price to performance ratio is often much l ...