does Eizo have a monitor similar to the cs271 but without the built in sensor? (hopefully cheaper)
The choices are:
CG277 - top of the line, but you pay for features you may not need, mostly video related. Integrated full calibration sensor and colornavigator software. Hood.
CX271 - Stripped down version of the CG, but uses the same panel technologies and keeps the same standards. Has a built-in "maintenance" sensor that keeps your calibration targets, but you still need an external sensor for a full calibration/profiling. Comes in three editions where you decide if you want software, software + EX-2 sensor, or none of them.
CS270 - entry level coloredge. Same three edition choices as CX. Brilliant performance to price ratio, a bargain and recommended.