Looking for advice for monitor calibration devices

[Jerry van Dijk]

Any advice on monitor calibration devices? I'm looking to calibrate my HP elitebook wide gamut IPS screen.
I mostly encounter info about Spyder devices, but I have the choice between Express, Pro and Elite. Express seems a bit limited in options, but the Elite maybe a bit too much. I'm a serious amateur photographer who gets his photo's printed in magazines occasionally and post photos here on BPN and on my own website.
Any suggestions for alternative brands are also welcome.

[TonyKyle]

I've used a Spyder Pro for some time now on my desktop system and like it. Been thinking of upgrading for the newer software.

[Don Lacy]

Hi Jerry, The gold standard in calibration software is Color Eyes http://www.integrated-color.com/ but the program is a little expensive. I personally use X-Rites i pro device and software which is about a 100.00 more then the spyder pro. I have no experience with the newer Spyder products but from what I have read online the hardware is very good but the software is a little limited when compared to X-Rite and Color Eyes but still might be good enough for your needs.