Widescreen Optimum Use

Tue Dec 15 16:31:23 UTC 2009

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> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:17:39 -0500
> To: tlug-lxSQFCZeNF4 at public.gmane.org
> Subject: Re: [TLUG]: Widescreen Optimum Use
> From: lsorense-1wCw9BSqJbv44Nm34jS7GywD8/FfD2ys at public.gmane.org
>
> On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 11:10:03AM -0500, James Knott wrote:
>> I recently bought a 23" HD 1080p monitor, which is connected to my
>> computer via DVI cable. The desktop fills the entire screen, without
>> stretching. Does the video card support DVI or HDMI? If so, that's the
>> best way to go. 4:3 monitors & TVs are obsolete, so, if necessary, you
>> might want to upgrade the video card to support DVI or HDMI.
>>
>> Also, my monitor has a VGA connector, as well as DVI & HDMI. I use the
>> VGA port for my KVM switch and have to set the display to 4:3 when I use
>> VGA.
>
> On my 24" LCD the vga connector works perfectly at 1920x1200 no matter
> what I connect it to. Well except really old computers that can't do
> that high a resolution.
>
> --
> Len Sorensen
> --
I'm pretty sure there's no DVI or HDMI connectors. For the usage of her PC, a new card would be a waste, unless it's the right way to resolve the problem. I'll try the various tweaking suggestions first.

Thanks,

John.
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