I've been using this as my primary display since May. I find it excellent all around including photos. I also calibrate on the i1 display2. I've heard reports of sample variation but mine is perfect. I highly recommend it. Plus you can always look at my work to see it's not horribly color or contrast off 🙂 Oh check out the refurb section at dell, they have good deals there. Mine was a refurb.