T60p Problem running 1680x1050 to external through VGA

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HockeyZ39 · #1 Post by **HockeyZ39** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 2:15 pm

When I run my 20.1" View sonic external monitor at its natural resolution (1680X1050) it seems to have lines around my icons that flicker, or certain graphics have a flicker/waves going through them. The screen its self does not flicker just certain parts. When I change it to the laptops natural this effect goes away. I am plugged directly from the VGA on the laptop, any help on how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated.

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Scratch · #2 Post by **Scratch** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:56 pm

Viewsonic lists the optimum rez for a 20.1 as 1600x1200.

Is this a widescreen Viewsonic? 1680x1050 is not a rez to be used with a standard aspect ratio display.

HockeyZ39 · #3 Post by **HockeyZ39** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:57 pm

Sorry yes it is the wide screen. If you load up anything other than 1680x1050 it pops up telling you the natural.

HockeyZ39 · #4 Post by **HockeyZ39** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:23 pm

Also the resolution works perfect on my desktop, so it has to be a problem on the laptop side not the monitor.

#5 Post by **RonS** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:03 am

I've never been impressed with the analog VGA on Thinkpads, especially at resolutions beyond 1024x768. I once returned a T41 because it was so bad.

You would be better off buying a dock and use DVI.

HockeyZ39 · #6 Post by **HockeyZ39** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:47 am

Ya I run DVI usually but my dock is on back order. Thanks any how!

T60p Problem running 1680x1050 to external through VGA

T60p Problem running 1680x1050 to external through VGA

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