How do you change resolution without getting blurry?

I've just received my A8Js. The default Vista resolution is 1440 X 900, which is also the only one that is able to fit nicely on the screen. I'm used to using 1280 X 768 in XP with my last laptop. The default drivers doesn't seem to offer that. So I downloaded laptopvideo2go v101.41 VISTA 32bit driver. The problem is that when I turn it to 1280 X 800, Vista becomes blurry. My secondary screen also became yellower.

I'm not used to using nVidia drivers, and I can't seem to find options that will change settings for each individual screens. Also, is it normal for Vista to get blurry at 1280 x 800, or is it just the drivers?

 

Most LCD's display the best in their native resolution, in your case 1440 x 900, you have no choice but to stick with that or switch to a lower resolution and deal with the blurriness.

 

If 1280x768 is an available resolution under Windows, then you should be able to go to it without any other program other than Display Properties.

Is there any reason to go below your default resolution, which is higher? Most people strive to get higher resolutions. If things are small, increase the icon and font sizes uses the Display settings.

 

If he sets his laptop display below the native and maximum resolution of 1440 x 900, ALL other resolutions will be blurry when in windows.

And yes, I just tried 1280 x 768 on my 1280 x 800 display and it does get blurry.

 

That sucks. But I'm getting used to it. The display is 14'. It's just different than what I am usually used to in the same sized 14' display. Striving for an even higher resolution isn't exactly most desirable. But thanks for the info.

 

I couldn't agree more. But we have to go along with it since the mass of consumers wants it... just like the cameras, widescreen, and all the other cr_p.

Here are a few tips to get your screen readable:
- Most importantly: change DPI settings in Windows (under advanced display properties). Make it 110% or so - play with it until you get fonts with a reasonable dimension on the screen.
- some applications will ignore this setting (also some Windows components but hush! don't tell anyone ); set the font sizes explicitly for them
- use Firefox for a browser and install the TextZoom extension; then set all the pages to load at 110% text size or whatever you're comfortable with.

And regardless of driver, you should be able to set the resolution of the secondary monitor separately from the laptop LCD if you are using it as a desktop extension.