I know Dell features UXGA/WUXGA as an option (though they seem to get
the terms confused sometimes).  Other manufacturers don't seem to be
pushing for high-resolution.

Anyone else currently making these?

On Sat, 08 Apr 2006 20:06:15 -0400, _DD <_DD@nospam.com> wrote:

>I know Dell features UXGA/WUXGA as an option (though they seem to get
>the terms confused sometimes).  Other manufacturers don't seem to be
>pushing for high-resolution.
>
>Anyone else currently making these?

PS:  I'm looking for 17" screens or larger (I've heard rumors of a new
Dell model with 19" but have not confirmed that).

_DD wrote:
> I know Dell features UXGA/WUXGA as an option (though they seem to get
> the terms confused sometimes).  Other manufacturers don't seem to be
> pushing for high-resolution.
> 
> Anyone else currently making these?
> 

In my reviews, only Dell is selling these eye-squinters and they want 
significant $$ for the "pleasure".

Q

On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 11:05:25 -0600, Quaoar <quaoar@tenthplanet.net>
wrote:

>_DD wrote:
>> I know Dell features UXGA/WUXGA as an option (though they seem to get
>> the terms confused sometimes).  Other manufacturers don't seem to be
>> pushing for high-resolution.
>> 
>> Anyone else currently making these?
>> 
>
>In my reviews, only Dell is selling these eye-squinters and they want 
>significant $$ for the "pleasure".
>
>Q

Ha... I take it you don't care for them.  

I've used a large desktop monitor at 1600x1200 for years, and I like
having the additional real estate.  Haven't had occasion to change
font size, as I can read it fine on current screens.  Of course
they're much larger.

I'd like to see what the higher res does to a laptop screen.  I
assumed it would still be readable, at least indoors.

You're referring mainly to fonts, right?  Is there any problem with
changing the font size?  (Display properties->Settings->Advanced...
etc)

Thanks for your followup, Q.

In comp.laptops _DD <_DD@nospam.com> wrote:
> On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 11:05:25 -0600, Quaoar <quaoar@tenthplanet.net>
> wrote:
> 
>>_DD wrote:
>>> I know Dell features UXGA/WUXGA as an option (though they seem to get
>>> the terms confused sometimes).  Other manufacturers don't seem to be
>>> pushing for high-resolution.
>>> 
>>> Anyone else currently making these?
>>> 
>>
>>In my reviews, only Dell is selling these eye-squinters and they want 
>>significant $$ for the "pleasure".
>>
>>Q
> 
> Ha... I take it you don't care for them.  
> 
> I've used a large desktop monitor at 1600x1200 for years, and I like
> having the additional real estate.  Haven't had occasion to change
> font size, as I can read it fine on current screens.  Of course
> they're much larger.
> 
> I'd like to see what the higher res does to a laptop screen.  I
> assumed it would still be readable, at least indoors.
> 
> You're referring mainly to fonts, right?  Is there any problem with
> changing the font size?  (Display properties->Settings->Advanced...
> etc)
> 
> Thanks for your followup, Q.

I'm using a Dell C600 at 1400x1050, screen is 11"w x 8-1/2"h. Once I
enlarged the fonts to something readable the display is beautiful!
Characters are nice & crisp. One other problem, though, is that images
are reduced in size. It's sometimes hard to make out exactly what I'm
trying to buy, unless the site offers a feature to enlarge the image.

	Jerry

I have a HP ZV5255US and it has 64 MB dedicated for video and I am running 
it at 1680x1050. Once I enlarged the fonts and everything is looking good.


"Jerry Peters" <jerry@example.invalid> wrote in message 
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> In comp.laptops _DD <_DD@nospam.com> wrote:
>> On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 11:05:25 -0600, Quaoar <quaoar@tenthplanet.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>_DD wrote:
>>>> I know Dell features UXGA/WUXGA as an option (though they seem to get
>>>> the terms confused sometimes).  Other manufacturers don't seem to be
>>>> pushing for high-resolution.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone else currently making these?
>>>>
>>>
>>>In my reviews, only Dell is selling these eye-squinters and they want
>>>significant $$ for the "pleasure".
>>>
>>>Q
>>
>> Ha... I take it you don't care for them.
>>
>> I've used a large desktop monitor at 1600x1200 for years, and I like
>> having the additional real estate.  Haven't had occasion to change
>> font size, as I can read it fine on current screens.  Of course
>> they're much larger.
>>
>> I'd like to see what the higher res does to a laptop screen.  I
>> assumed it would still be readable, at least indoors.
>>
>> You're referring mainly to fonts, right?  Is there any problem with
>> changing the font size?  (Display properties->Settings->Advanced...
>> etc)
>>
>> Thanks for your followup, Q.
>
> I'm using a Dell C600 at 1400x1050, screen is 11"w x 8-1/2"h. Once I
> enlarged the fonts to something readable the display is beautiful!
> Characters are nice & crisp. One other problem, though, is that images
> are reduced in size. It's sometimes hard to make out exactly what I'm
> trying to buy, unless the site offers a feature to enlarge the image.
>
> Jerry 

I just adjusted my Toshiba Tecra to 1920x1440, which is as highj as it 
goes and the fonts did not look too small. I normally run at 1024x768.

Ian Singer

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I have a 1600x1050 and, instead of large fonts, use 120 DPI (instead of 
standard 96) in the video device settings.  This increases font sizes, as 
well as most other objects on the screen (not icons or images, which are 
pixel based).  It is very usable and everything looks sharp.  Those using 
their monitor at less than the native resolution might want to try this, as 
it does make most things bigger without losing sharpness.

Those having issues with image or font sizes in their browser might want to 
consider using Opera, which has a very nice zoom feature that zooms both 
text and images.  Just type control+"+" or control+"-" on the numeric keypad 
(or use the drop-down list).  Opera is completely free to use with no 
special advertising or anything like that.

I have run into a couple of issues with the larger fonts.  Some dialogs do 
not provide enough space to display all the digits of certain numbers.  For 
example, when attempting to read th MAC address of my wireless network 
interface card, the last few digits were replaced with "...".  The only way 
to read them was change the font size by setting the DPI setting back to 96 
DPI, which is standard.  I have run into this a couple of times and it is an 
annoyance, but not a big deal, except that each time you change DPI setting 
you need to reboot.  (Thanks for that, Microsoft.)

Good luck


"_DD" <_DD@nospam.com> wrote in message 
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> Ha... I take it you don't care for them.
>
> I've used a large desktop monitor at 1600x1200 for years, and I like
> having the additional real estate.  Haven't had occasion to change
> font size, as I can read it fine on current screens.  Of course
> they're much larger.
>
> I'd like to see what the higher res does to a laptop screen.  I
> assumed it would still be readable, at least indoors.
>
> You're referring mainly to fonts, right?  Is there any problem with
> changing the font size?  (Display properties->Settings->Advanced...
> etc)
>
> Thanks for your followup, Q. 

We just purchased a batch of Dell Latitude D810's (should have waited a 
month for the D820's) and we purchased with WSXGA (15.4"@1680x1050) instead 
of the WUXGA (1920x1200).  The WSXGA is quite small and some non-developers 
do not like it (even using the 120 DPI settings).  We have found the 120 DPI 
has been distorting images on our sites and people are complainging that the 
images are not smooth around the edges.

I have noticed the D820's are being sold with an option of WXGA (1280x1024), 
which kind of seems a back step for Dell, unless so many people have been 
complaining about the minumum option for the D810 of WSXGA.
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<l> wrote in message news:9pqdnRBeyMH4ZKTZ4p2dnA@comcast.com...
>I have a 1600x1050 and, instead of large fonts, use 120 DPI (instead of 
>standard 96) in the video device settings.  This increases font sizes, as 
>well as most other objects on the screen (not icons or images, which are 
>pixel based).  It is very usable and everything looks sharp.  Those using 
>their monitor at less than the native resolution might want to try this, as 
>it does make most things bigger without losing sharpness.
>
> Those having issues with image or font sizes in their browser might want 
> to consider using Opera, which has a very nice zoom feature that zooms 
> both text and images.  Just type control+"+" or control+"-" on the numeric 
> keypad (or use the drop-down list).  Opera is completely free to use with 
> no special advertising or anything like that.
>
> I have run into a couple of issues with the larger fonts.  Some dialogs do 
> not provide enough space to display all the digits of certain numbers. 
> For example, when attempting to read th MAC address of my wireless network 
> interface card, the last few digits were replaced with "...".  The only 
> way to read them was change the font size by setting the DPI setting back 
> to 96 DPI, which is standard.  I have run into this a couple of times and 
> it is an annoyance, but not a big deal, except that each time you change 
> DPI setting you need to reboot.  (Thanks for that, Microsoft.)
>
> Good luck
>
>
> "_DD" <_DD@nospam.com> wrote in message 
> news:tupi32dbak10nrtq5mg59rivudf15ql03c@4ax.com...
>> Ha... I take it you don't care for them.
>>
>> I've used a large desktop monitor at 1600x1200 for years, and I like
>> having the additional real estate.  Haven't had occasion to change
>> font size, as I can read it fine on current screens.  Of course
>> they're much larger.
>>
>> I'd like to see what the higher res does to a laptop screen.  I
>> assumed it would still be readable, at least indoors.
>>
>> You're referring mainly to fonts, right?  Is there any problem with
>> changing the font size?  (Display properties->Settings->Advanced...
>> etc)
>>
>> Thanks for your followup, Q.
>
> 

IBM makes a 1600 x 1200 screen for their T60p series.

I have had an IBM A31p for 5 years and absolutely love 1600 x 1200 
resolution.  Anything lower lacks detail and screen real estate for me.

My next machine will be an IBM T60p as I cannot do without the superb 1600 x 
1200 flexview.

Gary

"_DD" <_DD@nospam.com> wrote in message 
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>I know Dell features UXGA/WUXGA as an option (though they seem to get
> the terms confused sometimes).  Other manufacturers don't seem to be
> pushing for high-resolution.
>
> Anyone else currently making these?
>