Calibrating my iMac monitor...something wrong with my monitor? Not happy

I have had my iMac since late February and have enjoyed using it.
However what thing that is bother me is that words do not appear very sharp when I am browsing the internet, reading email etc. etc. and I am really getting a little frustrated here.
I have tinkered around with the builtin monitor calibrating tool, but don't think I have had much success.
Does anyone have suggestions on how to calibrate my monitor correctly? I am very picky when I am using my computer so sharpness is huge for me. I want it to be clear, easy to read and easy on the eyes.
Right now, I am questioning if I got sold a half-way decent computer with a crappy monitor and I am not happy about it at all.
Anyone help me out?
I much appreciate it.
J.

Hi Jason
For me the *iMac Calibrated* has a greenish/gray tint and lacks any kind of richness, color or depth. Like you I tried and tried to set a profile that I liked and even managed to set a few that weren't to bad.
I found and use an *Epson sRGB* profile that downloaded to my Profile list when I updated my Epson software for Leopard, it's great my displays, prints and scans all match in color and brightness!
Go to the *Display Preferences / Color* and uncheck the box *"Show profiles for this display only"* then try selecting the *Adobe RGB*, *Generic RGB* or the *sRGB IEC61966-2.1* if you have it. I think you will find that they all have a richer look, deeper color and are much easier to look at.
Dennis

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