The laptop option makes allowances for the fact that your display may not have as many adjustment options as a dedicated LCD display, as with mine, that only has a brightness control.
Having the ability to calibrate projection devices is a boon for those who want similar colour accuracy for presentations. There are four options to choose from: LCD, CRT, Projector and Laptop. To start the calibration process, first you need to specify what kind of display you're using. Once this is done, Windows users will need to restart their system before connecting the device.
Once the installation process is complete, you will need to enter your serial number, which is provided on the CD sleeve and register the software. Simply insert the CD into the drive and press next when required. Installation is as straightforward as it possibly could be. Also provided is a two-step screen wipe set, including both wet and dry wipes, which I think is a nice touch. Provided in the box are the Spyder 3 colorimeter, which includes a suction cup for attaching the device to a hard screen, a counterweight for softer LCD screens and a CD containing the software. The Spyder 3 Elite is the replacement for the popular Spyder 2 Pro screen calibration unit and builds on the success of the previous unit by offering professional features, for a less-than-professional price tag.