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    How do i verify my hardware - monitor

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by condor63, Jul 22, 2007.

  1. condor63

    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where does it state on my 1520 that i have the High Resolution, glossy widescreen 15.4 inch display (1680x1050) , in device manager it states Generic PNP monitor, on my 8600 gt video card i cannot select image sharpening or digital vibrance and the fonts on my display look soft and out of focus.

    Definetly not what I would expect of adjusting a HD monitor, I'm starting to think they gave me the low res monitor instead of the top of the line lcd monitor i ordered, they already screwed up on my sound card and invoice says different.
    Please help
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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    ah does it do 1680 by 1050 in the screen properties???
     
    TechIsCool, Jul 22, 2007
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    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes it does, when i lowered the resolution and applied it, the nvidia card suggested that i was not utilizing the max resolution which is 1680x1050, display is still soft and out of focus, why can't I adjust image sharpening??
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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    how did they screw up on the soundcard?
     
    brianj320, Jul 22, 2007
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    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered the sound blaster card and received the intel hd instead, is there that much of a difference, even at max voulume it seemslow.

    BTW, changed dpi setting , now my display is at mat and very clear.

    Any opinions if it's worth my time to send it back for the other sound card, if it's louder i will.
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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    lol the sondblaster is a software thing
     
    TechIsCool, Jul 22, 2007
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    There is no such thing as an inspiron 1520 sb audigy sound card. It is only software. That's why it costed like 20 bucks. lol...
     
    solidsnake4119, Jul 22, 2007
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    For adjusting the digital vibrance... read this thread... you need to download some new drivers... please let me know if you are also able to use the image sharpening because I am not able to even with the new drivers

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=144250
     
    choy, Jul 22, 2007
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    That's hilarious and i found the software LOL.
    Thanks for all
     
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    thank you but my display and sound issue LOL is fine now
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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    how what did u do.??? can u adjust the sharpness as well as the digital vibrance?? or did you download something?
     
    choy, Jul 22, 2007
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    no, I went max Resolution and changed the DPI settings for font size, on IE selected page, font size and 150% zoom, perfect for my eyes and thanks to all, very happy with the 1520.
     
    condor63, Jul 22, 2007
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