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    I need HELP with Z !!!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by xsjkx, May 4, 2009.

  1. xsjkx

    xsjkx Newbie

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    I want to get vaio z but the problem is that 1600x900 is the onle resolution available now in my country and its tooooo small , i cant handle it

    ** HOW CAN I GET 1366 x 768 RESOLUTION OR HOW CAN I CHANGE IT ??
     
    xsjkx, May 4, 2009
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  2. als33

    als33 Notebook Enthusiast

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    if you hit cntrl + in your web browser, the text will become larger....
     
    als33, May 4, 2009
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  3. i.like.pie

    i.like.pie Notebook Consultant

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    Start -> Control Panel -> Adjust Screen Resolution
     
    i.like.pie, May 4, 2009
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  4. arth1

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    Control Panel -> Personalization (or Personalisation if you speak real English) -> Adjust font size (DPI)
     
    arth1, May 4, 2009
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  5. nixon

    nixon Notebook Evangelist

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    No so much on an LCD panel. Things don't look right on LCD's when you don't have them set at their optimal res.
     
    nixon, May 4, 2009
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  6. markhedder

    markhedder Notebook Deity

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    You can start by telling us which country you are from lol. Also how do you know that 1600x900 is the only resolution-models available?
     
    markhedder, May 4, 2009
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  7. pardes3

    pardes3 Notebook Evangelist

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    you can exchange ur new Z with mine that has the lower resolution ... even exchange. :)
     
    pardes3, May 4, 2009
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    If I were you, I'd just get it and adjust the DPI to make everything bigger. Things do pretty well with it, and supposedly Windows 7 will do even better at adjusting DPI nicely. That way ... no trying to buy a different model out of your country, messing with new parts/voiding a warranty, etc.
     
    AlaskaGrown, May 4, 2009
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  9. FenderP

    FenderP Notebook Deity

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    I had a 1600x900 and quickly returned it. I screwed with DPI before I did. It didn't help and it made some stuff not look right under Vista.

    I like the Z I have now which is 1366x768. Much better.
     
    FenderP, May 5, 2009
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    I would just suck it up and get used to it. I can't imagine not having my 1600x900 res.
     
    InspecterJones, May 6, 2009
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  11. arth1

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    Once the DPI is set correctly, and the fonts adjusted down to a sensible point size, I can't imagine going back to a lower resolution display. The fonts are far more legible at the same physical size (especially serif fonts like Times and Garamond).
     
    arth1, May 6, 2009
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