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    Thinkpad resolution

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by chok120, Oct 18, 2006.

  1. chok120

    chok120 Newbie

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    Hi

    Are the stated resolution the maximum resolution, or are these fixed? Ie if I buy a 1400x1050 laptop can I then reduce the resolution to 1024x768?
     
    chok120, Oct 18, 2006
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  2. motte

    motte Notebook Geek

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    it's the number of pixels for the screen, so the number of pixels the screen can at the most show.
    So if you decide to let the screen view 1024*768, that's ok, it just can't let you view anymore then for example 1400*1050(which is btw a great resolution
     
    motte, Oct 18, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you run a 1400x1050 screen at 1024x768 it will look blurry.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 18, 2006
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  4. Fred from NYC

    Fred from NYC Notebook Evangelist

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    You can reduce the resolution but notebook displays look best at their maximum resolution, unlike CRT displays, which also work well at lower resolutions.
     
    Fred from NYC, Oct 18, 2006
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