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    DPI in Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 15, 2009.

  1. ChristopherAKAO4

    ChristopherAKAO4 Notebook Nut

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    I remember reading this from a while back, about Windows 7 handling DPI scaling very well. Anyone tried it? Does it work?
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 15, 2009
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    I tried it. When I'll have eye probs, I'll prolly use it :).
     
    Wishmaker, Jan 15, 2009
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    How does it compare to Vista? Vista just seems kind of out of wack when used at other DPIs, nothing quite looks like it should. Is Windows 7 the same?
     
    ChristopherAKAO4, Jan 15, 2009
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    robbirzell Notebook Consultant

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    It works very well. The screen looks totally sharp and natural when viewed at 125%.

    There are only three options:
    100%
    125%
    150%

    EDIT: at 150% there is some loss of sharpness, but it still looks very good.

    Interestingly, Gadgets don't get resized when you increase the magnification.
     
    robbirzell, Jan 15, 2009
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  5. Paul

    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    I wish I could decrease the DPI sometimes. Unfortunately, there aren't too many 13.3" screens with a higher than 1280x800 resolution. I wish there were (besides the Lenovo), because I could use the extra screen real estate.
     
    Paul, Jan 16, 2009
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