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    Question Regarding new T61

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mmk, Oct 17, 2007.

  1. mmk

    mmk Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    I just received my new T61 14.1" widescreen and everything is great, except I ordered the WXGA+ screen and honestly, the fonts are hurting my eyes more then expected... Is there anything I can do to improve the situation, or should I just RMA the thing, suck up the 15% restocking fee, and order another with the standard resolution? Will my eyes adapt?

    Another question, the standard screen has an option for a camera, has anyone used this for video chat, and if so is it worth getting?

    This is a replacement for a trusty T41 that just died :( - love the thinkpads though..
     
    mmk, Oct 17, 2007
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    Well, in XP, you can adjust the DPI as follows:

    Control Panel->Display->Settings->Advanced->General

    and then choose the DPI you prefer.
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Oct 17, 2007
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    sp00n Notebook Deity

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    sp00n, Oct 17, 2007
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    adjust the dpi, fonts or resolution either one of those should work
     
    gridtalker, Oct 18, 2007
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  5. mmk

    mmk Notebook Enthusiast NBR Reviewer

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    thanks for the help guys- I'll give it a shot tonight..

    The webcam is available with the widescreen, but not with the higher resolution screen...

    the external ones are cheap enough that if I need it, i'll probably just go that route, don't think I'll be using it all that much anyways..
     
    mmk, Oct 19, 2007
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    jbauchet Notebook Geek

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    the webcam is useful and cool, but not indispensable. I heard it's not good enough for serious video as well, but it's totally fine for skype/MSN/etc.
     
    jbauchet, Oct 19, 2007
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    Have you turned ClearType on? (Control Panel | Display | Appearances | Effects)

    That makes all the difference in the world.
     
    Renee, Oct 19, 2007
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