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.NET Forum / Visual Studio.NET / General / September 2005Visual Studio on 14" SXGA Laptop Advice
Hi, Does anyone have a 14" or 15" laptop with an SXGA (1400x1050) resolution. Its not widescreen, normal aspect. I need it for software development, rather than graphics. (Visual studio) Will I be able to read the text ok with that high resolution. Cheers Pete > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Pete I know this doesn't answer your question explicitly, but can you not set the display resolution in the laptop? Based on the resolution you cited, your display may be slightly distorted. That high a resolution on a relatively small screen will produce some pretty small text, IMHO. I run Visual Studio at 1280 x 1024 in a 19" LCD here and the text is very clear, but I'm not sure I'd want to use that resolution on a smaller monitor.  SignaturePeter [MVP Visual Developer] Jack of all trades, master of none. >> Hi, >> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > clear, but I'm not sure I'd want to use that resolution on a smaller > monitor. 1280 X 1024 on a 17" here - it's perfect. A caution on changing resolution on LCD's: Don't. Run at the "native" resolution for optimum results. When you run an LCD at other than native, the results are disappointing. On 8/30/05 6:13, in article uuFp9SWrFHA.2076@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl, "Peter van der Goes" <p_vandergoes@toadstool.u> wrote: >> Hi, >> [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > clear, but I'm not sure I'd want to use that resolution on a smaller > monitor. You can always set larger font size and still have more real estate since all buttons/icons will be smaller. Don't change screen resolution from native since text only looks well on LCD with native resolution. > On 8/30/05 6:13, in article uuFp9SWrFHA.2076@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl, "Peter > van der Goes" <p_vandergoes@toadstool.u> wrote: > > You can always set larger font size and still have more real estate since > all buttons/icons will be smaller. Don't change screen resolution from > native since text only looks well on LCD with native resolution. Point taken from both you and BobF on not straying from native resolution on an LCD, but at a higher resolution that 1280 x 1024 on a screen substantially smaller than 17" (OP seems unsure if 14" or 15"), that's going to be pretty small. I guess it will depend on the OP's eyesight. SignaturePeter [MVP Visual Developer] Jack of all trades, master of none. > Does anyone have a 14" or 15" laptop with an SXGA (1400x1050) > resolution. Its not widescreen, normal aspect. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Will I be able to read the text ok with that high resolution. I actually use a laptop with that screen res at home (I've seen it called SXGA+ though). Text size shouldn't be a problem, I'm currently on a 15" WSXGA+ (1600x1050) for VS2003 dev, and it's fine. Like so many things, try and get a hold of a machine and try yourself. It is a matter of personal taste. y only comment would be to run any TFT at it's native resolution -- if text size is an issue, tweak font sizes to suit, rather than stretching a lower resolution... Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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