Calibrating the 27" iMac

Hi all,
I need to calibrate my 27" iMac display, and keep reading about issues with luminance.
I hear some people use ColorEyes to correct the luminance issue, but I don't know which calibration device to pick. I do want it to last a long time, so I'll consider all options.
What do you guys use? I've heard of the X-Rite Eye-One, Spyder3 and ColorMunki.
Thanks!

I'm using a Spyder3Pro with the new iMac and haven't run into problems. I did bring down the brightness three notches before calibrating - that LED is very bright.
I know there were problems with the previous generation's glossy screens (too bright) but I've gone from the old matte version to this one and I'm loving it.

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