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    Question about XGA vs SXGA+

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jim_0068, Mar 27, 2006.

  1. jim_0068

    jim_0068 Notebook Consultant

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    The recent purchase of our (mine and g/f's) T40 has a SXGA+ screen which she finds to be too small font wise.

    I have tried to adjust the settings as much as possible to please her but she just doesn't like it.

    Is there a way to switch to a XGA without buying a new T40 and selling this one?

    Thanks!
     
    jim_0068, Mar 27, 2006
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  2. flanken

    flanken Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Try adjusting the DPI settings.

    Control Panel -> Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced

    Set the DPI setting to Large (120 DPI).
     
    flanken, Mar 27, 2006
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  3. jim_0068

    jim_0068 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks

    did that already...she doesn't like how Explorer and Firefox look. They're too small and when we increase the font it looks "weird" to her .

    Whatever...but is there any way to change it?
     
    jim_0068, Mar 27, 2006
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  4. Trippytiger

    Trippytiger Notebook Consultant

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    Well, you can decrease the resolution, of course, but you will have a somewhat blurry display.
     
    Trippytiger, Mar 27, 2006
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  5. jim_0068

    jim_0068 Notebook Consultant

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    Yaaa.....tried that too. Looks like poop.

    I warned her she wouldn't like the 1400x1050, doesn't really bother me but we both did pay for it.

    So is there a way to buy some parts via ebay and changing it? Or should i just sell it and buy one with smaller resolution?
     
    jim_0068, Mar 27, 2006
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  6. strikeback03

    strikeback03 Notebook Deity

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    well, you should be able to resell for about what you paid, so I would guess that is the easier option.
     
    strikeback03, Mar 27, 2006
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  7. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think that is your best bet.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 28, 2006
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