ship wrote on 9/14/2007 5:36 PM:
> Hi
>
> I have just got a "high resolution" LCD monitor (a Samsung Synchmaster
> 244T since you ask) and its native resolution is fairly high
> (1920x1200).
>
> Although the monitor itself is something of a joy(!), a normal
> settings that resolution leaves my text way too small! I am
> experimenting with changing the font size.
>
> ( See: Display properties => Settings => Advanced => DPI Setting =>
> Large Size [120DPI - 125% normal size] )
>
> The problem is that many web pages look rather weird.
> (e.g. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ has the search box in the wrong
> place...)
>
> Also in Windows Outlook(2003), the names of folders on the LH of the
> screen
> are not showing their full names! The names are being trimmed off...
>
> - Do you guys think that changing the DPI is a mistake?
>
> I suppose the other option would be to set the text size back to
> normal and move
> the monitor a *LOT* closer.?? On my previous screen I had it at a
> custom setting of "110%" I think, but that is now too small...
>
> - Any thoughts?
>
>
> Ship
> Shiperton Henethe
>
> Samsung Synchmaster 244T /SM244T, WindowsXP Pro (latest patches),
> graphics card: Matrox Millennium P650 PCIe 128
>
There are a variety of settings you can try to see
what gives you the best results, but yes it's sad
that programmers, and web page designers don't write
better code.

Also you don't have to use the full monitor
resolution, you can use a lower monitor resolution.

Wayne Sallee
Wayne@WayneSallee.com