Generally, LCD monitors of the same size and aspect ratio have the same
native resolution, but there's no need to guess since the native
resolution will be shown in the monitor's user guide and on the
manufacturer's web site.

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Leonard Grey
Errare humanum est

JCO wrote:
> Another question:
> Does each different size (or type) of LCD have its own native
> resolution? Reason is this. My other computer that shares the same
> monitor (key board & mouse) has a different Graphics card and at the
> highest resolution, can only get to 1600X1024. I can't get 1600x1050.
> What are my options then.
>
> Maybe that is what the powertoy, below, is for. I will check that out too.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Leonard Grey" <Leonard@Grey.invalid> wrote in message
> news:O8lwFp1vIHA.3484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> If you have an LCD monitor you can improve the appearance of text by
>> using ClearType. If you do not have an LCD monitor text will appear
>> better without ClearType.
>>
>> An LCD monitor is designed to be used at its native resolution. The
>> image will look fuzzy at other resolutions. If you do not have an LCD
>> monitor you are free to use whatever resolution is supported by your
>> monitor and video card.
>>
>> ---
>> Leonard Grey
>> Errare humanum est
>>
>> JCO wrote:
>>> I'm having issues with my computer. The text always seems to be
>>> blurred. I have a high resolution setting, 1600X1024. My video card
>>> is a 512 MB, 128 bits, GeForce 8600GTS (which is a very good card).
>>> Reading news on the Internet, emails using outlook and even pop up
>>> dialogs are difficult because the letters (text) are not sharp. My
>>> monitor is a Samsung SyncMaster 2053.
>>>
>>> I've already made sure that I'm running the proper drivers for my
>>> monitor and the video card. What else can I do? Thanks
>>>
>>>