gawguy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I am working with two almost identical thinkpad laptops that have the same screen. In the Display Properties dialog box I have both set for 1024 X 768. One displays clearly, while the other one is a little fuzzy. This is most noticeable with text. The fuzzy one has more capability to for more pixels, up to 1400 X 1050. This is clear, but makes everything on the screen, including the Youtube video screen area, a lot smaller. I would prefer the fuzzy one to work like the sharp one, that is, sharp at 1024 X 768. What do I need to know? Thanks, Gaw Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi, The problem is the LCD screen. It has been made for a display of 1400 x 1050, which would mean each pixel is addressed individually and set to it's specific color. If however you set the screen resolution to anything other than the 'native' resolution, the color has to be spread over multiple pixels. This isn't fully possible and the screen compensated by adjusting the colors in the area to approximate the right colors. Hope that made sense. The short answer is, you can't fix it. Best solution would be to set the resolution to 1400 x 1050. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton68 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 KS already explained it. Computer screens work best using the native resolution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Can he set an overall magnification factor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawguy Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hi, The problem is the LCD screen. It has been made for a display of 1400 x 1050, which would mean each pixel is addressed individually and set to it's specific color... The short answer is, you can't fix it. Best solution would be to set the resolution to 1400 x 1050. Okay. Very good and informative, including the article referenced by Carlton. I made that adjustment and the fuzziness is gone. This raises another question and I hope you see this: The computer that displays large and sharp does not offer screen resolutions higher than 1024 X 768. It does not offer 1400 X 1050 although the LCD's are the same size and pixels. If 1400 X 1050 is the ideal setting, wouldn't it be better if I set it? Or..."If it ain't broke, don't fix it." ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton68 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 LCDs can't display a higher resolution than their native resolution. Seems one screen has the native resolution of 1024x768 pixel while the other has a native resolution of 1400x1050. The displays might be the same size but don't have the same number of pixels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Yep, I had the same problem with pixel size as well recently. I had purchased a 22" inch LCD monitor, but the resolution was too high for me and I could not read the web pages well anymore. Luckily I could give it back. Next time I buy a monitor or notebook I will test the screen before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger77 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Good information for potential buyers...I'm considering buying a larger LCD monitor. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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