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New desktop computer question #1: we have a shiny new 22" monitor.

Posted by David (aka Callisto) Nov 14 '08, 13:42

When we use the display setting we are used to using, 1024x768, everything is far too pixelated. When we use the display setting that is recommended, 1600x1200, it becomes an eye test. This is problematic given Kim's eyesight.

How do those of you with huge monitors handle this?

Responses:

Most LCDs you need to run at the native resolution or else the picture looks like crap. As suggested, look for the "Large Fonts" option in Windows -- nm - oblique Nov 14, 13:57
One tip when web browsing is to hold control and use the mouse scroll button. - psilotum Nov 14, 13:50 1
- Hmm, that's not bad. -- nm - David Nov 14, 13:51
You can adjust font sizes and icon sizes independant of resolution -- nm - Stewie Nov 14, 13:48 2
- I realize that but I didn't want to hard-set this sort of stuff if I could avoid it. - David Nov 14, 13:51 1
  - Right click on the desktop and choose properties. Then click the apperence tab. Font size should be there. -- nm - lileve Nov 14, 13:59
widescreen? I think I just have mine set to the largest size which is probably too small for you. -- nm - JaxSean Nov 14, 13:43 9
- prob. 1440 x 900 -- nm - zork Nov 14, 13:45 4
  - I thought monitors were now basically HD tv, 1080xhowever wide the screen is -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 14, 13:49 1
    - No. Many are higher resolution. (Also, the 1080 is the number of horizontal lines) - psilotum Nov 14, 13:56
  - No, I know it's higher than that. (I'm not at home so can't check.) -- nm - JaxSean Nov 14, 13:45 1
    - 1680 x 1050 sounds about right (google'd it). -- nm - JaxSean Nov 14, 13:50
- Yes, it's widescreen. -- nm - David Nov 14, 13:44 3
  - which kind did you get? -- nm - JaxSean Nov 14, 13:46 2
    - Oh, it's just a Dell package. -- nm - David Nov 14, 13:51 1
      - Ah. -- nm - JaxSean Nov 14, 13:52
i'm not a fan of monitors that big. too much neck craning and eye movement -- nm - zork Nov 14, 13:43 1
- Depends on the distance between you and the monitor. And what you are using it for. ie gaming, graphic design, etc -- nm - lileve Nov 14, 13:55

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