Same here. Seems to have something to do with scaling the screen. I was able to reduce the font size to 96 dpi and turn off scaling, but then the icons are real tiny but the graphics aren't distorted. Does anyone have the correct setting?
Also, DVD videos (widescreen format) play with a letterbox on all side and take up only a portion of the screen. Does yours do that?
I do have the same problem especially on bigger font but not all. I do have a question though with my 6000 LCD panel. I thought "UltraSharp" is like "ultrabrite" of Sony or Toshiba? I just received my 6000 inspiron yesterday 3/8/05. On the packing slip it says "15.4 wsxga LCD" but I "15.4 UltraSharp wsxga" is what i configured my order for. I looks like it has some coating that make it looks dull? This is my first Dell laptop and I have no comparison as to what it should look like. Does anyone knows the difference? I'm willing to return this if I got the wrong LCD screen. I would really appreciate a response. Thanks in advance
are the fuzzy fonts and photos only when you use internet explorer and not mozilla or any other browsers? if it is, then you may want to go to your registry editor (go to start button>run>regedit). once inside run a search for a registry key named usehr. after you find it, change its value (the one that's showing should be 1) to 0. and you should not face the fuzzy font problem again.
as for the letterbox, i'm sure it's just a configuration with your dvd player, or perhaps the movie file by itself is designed that way. however, there may be known issues which i do not know of. my suggestion is tinker with your dvd player's config first.
The fuzzy images on the web browsers is due to the DPI as mentioned earlier. The normal setting is 96 dpi. Dell sets this high so they can max out the resolution of the monitor. However, this makes everything else look all wierd. To get a "normal" look an feel set the dpi to 96 and uncheck the "Use Large Icons" box int the Appearance Tab. (Go to "Display Propterties" -> click "Appearance" tab> click "Effects" button and deselect that box). You can change the DPI by going to "Dispay Propterties">"Settings" tab>"Advanced" button. It will be the first thing to pop up.
After doing the above I changed my resolution to something more readable, 1280x800, and 1280x1024 on my external monitor.
Even though everything is now normal the internal monitor really looks bad. At first I thought it was a defective part but after reading these postings have realized that Dell laptop displays are of POOR QUALITY. This is the worst picture I have ever seen, period. I cannot look at the monitor for more than 20 minutes without getting a headache.
If I were you, artsearch, I would return it and buy a laptop with a better display. I would not buy another Dell unless I could see what the screen looks like before purchasing.
The computer has great specs and looks great on an external monitor, but this is of no use if I cannot bear to look at it when I'm on the road.
I am struggling with set the proper resolution for my wsxga screen in I6000d.
Following the advice given by ID name "ethanweku," I fixed the fuzzy photo problem on the Internet. (Actually, I found "UseHR" in my registry and modified it from 1 to 0) However, I wonder if the display has a good qulaity.
Anybody can help me to decide if I have to return it or not?
Or is there any kind of setting tip for improving the display?
I too found the "UseHR regedit" fixed the fuzzy fonts and such in IE. The problem is it made the everything smaller. Not only the font but the enitre "web space". As an example this message board with out the regedit takes up about half of my i6000d screen. With the regedit fix it only uses about 30%. I assume it only effects IE as that is where the UseHR entry is found. If there is a way to use the regedit fix but not reduce the size of everything I would be much happier.
Anyway, I don't know what to do as well. I don't want to send my new i6000d back. But The poor display using IE a real pain. Any other ideas I can try before I decide?
basically, i think that that is the problem with high resolution monitors... i've not had any experiences with any other brand of notebooks, so i'm not sure if this small font thingy is only in dell or what... what are some of your experiences?
After hours of reading it seems we are left with two options.
1. Use the RegEdit fix and get the fonts and graphics to look right, but at the same time make everything very small.
2. Use as is. Larger display but choppy fuzzy fonts and graphics.
I am ok with the display when not using the internet. So I just don't know yet. Anyone know if this is something that MS can fix in as more and more of the higher quality displays become the norm? I really don't want to send it back.
I didn't do the reg fix yet. I did however play around with the DPI setting. I brought it up to 150% and its actually not real bad.
The text looks nice and the graphics don't seem to bad either.
I see that dell has the 9300 with what they call True Screen technology as an upgrade for $100 bucks. Its the plastic coating over the screen like the sony and others.
I did look at the native dpi resolution and the pixel pitch is like 19. Seems that the small fonts would still be a problem, so I don't think maybe an exchange (with a little extra dough added) would really solve our problem.
I also read the return boards on Dell's forum. It appears that if you return your unit - people are waiting months to get credit back on their card. Some are even saying dell has their computer back and also the customers money...
Well - not real assuring if you opt to send it back.
Keep me informed on what you are going to do. Again - I am still on the fence with my decision.
You should give the RegEdit trick a try. Other then the size it looks nice. But so very very small. Thanks for the info on returns. I hate to keep it just cuz it is less of a pain, but what do you do. Take care~
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are the fuzzy fonts and photos only when you use internet explorer and not mozilla or any other browsers? if it is, then you may want to go to your registry editor (go to start button>run>regedit). once inside run a search for a registry key named usehr. after you find it, change its value (the one that's showing should be 1) to 0. and you should not face the fuzzy font problem again.
as for the letterbox, i'm sure it's just a configuration with your dvd player, or perhaps the movie file by itself is designed that way. however, there may be known issues which i do not know of. my suggestion is tinker with your dvd player's config first.
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stuckinthebox-
That was a nice semi-solution. It really spruced this up a bit.
I am still though on the fence. There is fine trade-off here.
You can buy the toshiba, compact/hp at compusa or other places.
The resolution on some of those computers is vivid, but you give up a little.
Most of those systems come with 512 ram, not 1 gig. Some don't have the internal wireless card and bluetooth.
Also, you are getting a 1 year warranty. Yes you can upgrade, but the price goes up a lot.
Dell at least is good about warranty work from my previous experiences.
My system is pretty strong for the price I paid of $1300 thanks to the 750 off coupon at www.gotapex.com
The other systems are running about 1500 - 1700 with the one year warranty. I have a 2 year at home service.
Again, I am so on the fence here. Given the above - do you guys have an opinion on still returning the laptop.
Am I really going to find something a lot better for the buck?
Thanks
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March 11th, 2005 16:00
I am struggling with set the proper resolution for my wsxga screen in I6000d.
Following the advice given by ID name "ethanweku," I fixed the fuzzy photo problem on the Internet. (Actually, I found "UseHR" in my registry and modified it from 1 to 0) However, I wonder if the display has a good qulaity.
Anybody can help me to decide if I have to return it or not?
Or is there any kind of setting tip for improving the display?
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Message Edited by FlyACL on 03-12-2005 01:24 AM
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I tried everything and nothing seems to work to my satisfaction.
I am going to go shop notebooks this weekend and make up my mind next week whether to return the dell or not.
The sony, toshiba and compaq/hp have some pretty sweet displays for the price range of about 1400 - 1500 bucks.
My dell 6000d was $1350 loaded.
If you guys were to send this back, what notebook manufacturer would you recommend going with?
The sony vaio K45 is a similar machine with an awesome display for 1199.00. The only thing that concerns me is the 1 year warranty.
Dell does stand behind there at home service, so there is a comfort level keeping my dell.
Do you keep the dell with a so-so monitor, or get another brand with a sweet monitior?
I would even consider purchasing another dell, but is there a better monitior on the 9300?
I would like to here others opinions, as it seems a lot of people are unhappy with 6000 screen.
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March 12th, 2005 17:00
After hours of reading it seems we are left with two options.
1. Use the RegEdit fix and get the fonts and graphics to look right, but at the same time make everything very small.
2. Use as is. Larger display but choppy fuzzy fonts and graphics.
I am ok with the display when not using the internet. So I just don't know yet. Anyone know if this is something that MS can fix in as more and more of the higher quality displays become the norm? I really don't want to send it back.
Adam
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Adam-
I didn't do the reg fix yet. I did however play around with the DPI setting. I brought it up to 150% and its actually not real bad.
The text looks nice and the graphics don't seem to bad either.
I see that dell has the 9300 with what they call True Screen technology as an upgrade for $100 bucks. Its the plastic coating over the screen like the sony and others.
I did look at the native dpi resolution and the pixel pitch is like 19. Seems that the small fonts would still be a problem, so I don't think maybe an exchange (with a little extra dough added) would really solve our problem.
I also read the return boards on Dell's forum. It appears that if you return your unit - people are waiting months to get credit back on their card. Some are even saying dell has their computer back and also the customers money...
Well - not real assuring if you opt to send it back.
Keep me informed on what you are going to do. Again - I am still on the fence with my decision.
FlyACL
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