CARLSTADT, N.J., Feb. 13, 2007 - Pantone, Inc., the global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries, today announced an upgrade to its award-winning, easy-to-use monitor calibration solution, PANTONE huey, to run natively on the new Windows Vista operating system. The huey software update is available, free-of-charge, from www.pantone.com .
"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," said Brad Goldberg, general manager for Windows at Microsoft Corp. "By working closely with industry partners such as Pantone, we are able to give consumers worldwide an experience that is easier, safer, more entertaining and better connected whether they are at home, at work, or on the go."
"We began collaborating with Microsoft early in the Windows Vista development process to ensure the timely release of Windows Vista-compatible huey software," said Helmut Eifert, Vice President of Pantone Europe. "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 brought to market by Pantone, huey is based on professional-level technology but is delivered in an easy-to-use, affordable device - a true breakthrough in terms of form, function and usability. 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.
In less than five minutes, huey can calibrate a user's monitor and adjust it based on his or her primary viewing activity - viewing photos, playing games, creating graphics or browsing the Web. With an affordable £59 price tag, huey delivers accurate onscreen colour, a crucial component for anyone who cares about colour fidelity.
Support
PANTONE huey comes with a one-year hardware warranty, as well as free, unlimited technical support through the life of the product.
Pricing and Availability
The huey software version 1.0.5 update for Windows Vista operating system is available immediately for download, free-of-charge, at:
PANTONE huey is available immediately through Pantone at www.pantone.com. huey is priced at £59 (excl VAT). The device works with LCD, CRT and laptop monitors and is compatible with Mac OSX 10.3.9 and higher, and Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
