Using lower screen resolution

[lengendtp]

Hi, my lcd screen has the native resolution of 1400x1050. But I find that the fonts are a tad too small to be read comfortably. SO I set the resolution to 1024x768. Will this have any adverse effects on the lcd for longterm usage?

[Harryc]

No, long term resolution settings other than default will not adversely effect the LCD's performance.

[Stargate199]

I would leave the resolution at the native resolution (1400x1050), but change Windows DPI to 120 from 96. I do that with a 1680x1050 screen it works great.

[comptiger5000]

Agreed. Increasing the DPI will make things larger, without sacrificing clarity like you do when you raise the resolution.

[jdhurst]

If your platform is XP, then the replies here are ok. But if your platform is Vista, it is better (in my opinion) to reduce resolution to (say) 1280x1024 or some such and keeping DPI at 96. My reasoning is that 96 dpi is more integrated with the system and Vista will keep the new lower resolution clear. I tried the 120 dpi but very quickly returned to 96 dpi and lowering the resolution. In the end, you need to try several approaches and use what works best for you. .... JDH

[Stargate199]

I run Vista too and I have not found any strange font problems with using 120 dpi. I would be curious in what problems you are experiencing.

[jdhurst]

DPI (as far as I can see) does not affect absolutely everything (whereas resolution will). As I noted, I tried it, and it rendered poor results for me at 1440x1050. I still had occurences of very tiny type in some dialogue boxes. I geared down to 1280 by 1024 and that affects everything. ... JDH