Using anything less than the native resolution, you will not get the full benefit of that monitor, and will have less than optimal viewing experience. Many make the mistake in getting an LCD, thinking it will be great for them, not first checking out the native resolutions for a particular size monitor at a computer store nearby. CRTs are different than LCD's, and you can change the resolutions easily with CRT's. You also paid for a screen size, and having more viewing real estate with the 1280x1024, and now you have lowered it to 1024x768 that you would find on a 15 inch LCD, taking away more of that real estate that you paid for. The E in the E176 stands for economy, and not the better ones to have, though many like it. You can enlarge the fonts somewhat, by right clicking on the desktop, click on Properties next and than click on Appearance. Than click on Font Size near the lower left side and change the size of the fonts when you are using the native 1280x1024 to see if this helps..
You can send it back and exchange it for another smaller monitor, but will probably pay a restocking fee.
Perhaps someone else may have a partial solution, but it won't be the best one. Good luck.
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The problem was a video extension cord which was installed due to the desk configuration. It was a real cheapo and when removed, everything cleared up.
Word to the wise: if you have to extend your video cable, don't spare the expense.
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dbustell
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What next?
Thx, D-
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Using anything less than the native resolution, you will not get the full benefit of that monitor, and will have less than optimal viewing experience. Many make the mistake in getting an LCD, thinking it will be great for them, not first checking out the native resolutions for a particular size monitor at a computer store nearby. CRTs are different than LCD's, and you can change the resolutions easily with CRT's. You also paid for a screen size, and having more viewing real estate with the 1280x1024, and now you have lowered it to 1024x768 that you would find on a 15 inch LCD, taking away more of that real estate that you paid for. The E in the E176 stands for economy, and not the better ones to have, though many like it. You can enlarge the fonts somewhat, by right clicking on the desktop, click on Properties next and than click on Appearance. Than click on Font Size near the lower left side and change the size of the fonts when you are using the native 1280x1024 to see if this helps..
You can send it back and exchange it for another smaller monitor, but will probably pay a restocking fee.
Perhaps someone else may have a partial solution, but it won't be the best one. Good luck.
dbustell
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March 24th, 2006 14:00
D-
dbustell
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March 24th, 2006 20:00
The problem was a video extension cord which was installed due to the desk configuration. It was a real cheapo and when removed, everything cleared up.
Word to the wise: if you have to extend your video cable, don't spare the expense.
D-
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March 25th, 2006 13:00