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I had a feeling it was just too old. My screen is the same (I had it as an external monitor for my old laptop but am now using it for my new desktop). It could very well be the ports. Off to read about recommendations for new calibration devices! Thanks!

I recently upgraded to a Dell xps 8900 with Windows 10. I followed the instructions and installed the eye-one match 3 software. When I try to calibrate on the new computer it says device not found. I tried every usb port on the new computer (they don't work with my calibration device but they all work with the mouse I tested them with). I then plugged the calibration device into my old computer and it worked fine. Any thoughts? The only thing I noticed was when I downloaded the software it only mentions Windows 7 (not Windows 10). No idea if that could have anything to do with the issue. Thanks for any thoughts!

Thank you!!! Okay- so here's what I'm thinking...http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/xps-8900-desktop/pd?oc=cax8900w7ph1117&model_id=xps-8900-desktop. Would this earn your stamp of approval?

Sorry-I think I left out some details or didn't explain fully! So (for example) there are 2 models. Both are Dell xps 8900, i7, Windows 7 Professional, 16 GB memory, 2 TB hard drive (and the other specifications you listed in some of your threads). The difference between these two models is one is "Special Edition-includes Intel SRT Solid State Drive (32GB) for fast boot up and extreme power" and costs $120 more. Is the *special edition version worth another $120? Everything I'm considering has minimum 1TB hard drive, 16 GB memory (which I plan on adding to through crucial.com) and is probably i7 as I hope to get into video. I'm just trying to decide between Windows 7 Professional and Windows 10 Home and also if these "special edition" versions with the solid state drives are worth the extra money. I was planning on going through the business side of Dell that you recommended as I believe you said when I call for help I'll speak to someone here in the US but now I'm thinking I may not be able to because I closed my business last year and am just a hobbyist. Does that mean I'm limited to finding it at a best buy, etc.? Thanks! I'll be sure to post a screen shot of what I'm buying before I commit to the purchase! Here's an example of the *special edition models. If I don't need the "+32GB M.2 SSD Cache" with the 2TB hard drive I'd rather save the $120 on the identical model without it.http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/xps-8900-desktop/pd?ref=3361_ttl&oc=cax8900w7ph1257&model_id=xps-8900-desktop

The pain of using my current computer finally outweighs the fear of buying a new one! I've read through all of your recommendations and just have 2 questions before I make my final decision and click BUY! I'm looking at the XPS 8900 i7 and the difference between a few of the offerings involves a solid state drive (I have no idea what that is). One option says Intel SRT solid state drive (32gb). Another option says 256 GB Solid State Drive. The other options don't have this feature. What are your thoughts on this? Need it? Waste of money? Nice if it's in the budget? I believe you've already answered my second question but I want to confirm that I understand your opinion. The windows options are Windows 7 Professional and Windows 10 Home. It sounds like you think 10 is okay if it comes on the computer and that most issues come up when upgrading to 10. Also sounds like 7 will be gone in a few years (as well as support for it) so maybe it makes sense to go with 10 now rather than upgrade in a few years and have to deal with issues then. Does that sound right? Thanks so much. I would have had no idea where to start so I appreciate your effort in outlining your recommendations!