The "stuff too small to read" issue is a big problem, IMHO! I had to
turn on "Large Fonts" on my father and grandfather's computers, which
makes a lot of webpages / applications look wrong, window contents not
fitting quite right, etc.
I would really love to have an OS that was resolution independent and
could scale better. Vista was originally supposed to be there I think,
but doesn't sound like it panned out. OSX getting close, but not all
the way yet. Since bigger than ~24 inches is more than most people can
really fit on desks, etc, I'm hoping the next step is to get displays
with higher DPI, and OSes that can handle that gracefully!
Scott
On Dec 4, 2008, at 3:54 PM, DHSinclair wrote:
Scott,
Thank you. Yes, the plan was to run at the native res. Unless stuff
is just too small to read!
The panel will connect to my Avocent Switchview 4-port kvm switch
initially.
I am still digging into my video card(s) to confirm that they can do
the new native res. I suspect visual trouble with my server. It has
a very old on-board ATI RagePro that may be limited. Still
unpacking...................
Thank you,
Duncan
At 15:37 12/04/2008 -0500, you wrote:
Highly recommend that you run LCD screens at their native resolution
-- in this case 1680x1050. I don't think 1600x1200 will work at
all-- panels I've used will magnify, but not shrink. Since the
pixels on a
LCD are actual physical things, you have a bit less flexibility in
terms of resolutions than CRTs I guess.
You should just have a normal looking desktop (but wider!), with no
stretching.
Scott
On Dec 4, 2008, at 3:22 PM, DHSinclair wrote:
I have been using a ViewSonic VA721 17" flat panel. I assume that
its' aspect ratio is 4:3. I use it at a resolution of 1024x768
(which is its' native resolution). It will do other higher
resolutions also.
The replacement (new) panel is a 20" wide-screen flat panel. Its'
native resolution is 1680x1050. And I suppose this panel is
configured for a 16:9 aspect ratio as normal. I plan to try a
1600x1200 res with it. Believe the desktop will be squashed top-
to- bottom (1050/1200). Am I close?
I have searched the web since I ordered trying to find out what sort
of video presentation I can expect. What I'd like to know is:
Desktop normal but at left side with black bar on the right.
Desktop normal but at right side with black bar on left side.
Desktop centered with black bars on the left and right sides.
Would enjoy your thoughts. I am unpacking it ATM.
Thank you,
Duncan
