What desktop res do you use and think is the best?

Shinova · Post by **Shinova** » 2003-06-23 05:54pm

I've always used 800x600, but just now I'm gonna try to get myself acquainted with 1024x768.

This thread clearly needs a poll! - Phong

Warspite · Post by **Warspite** » 2003-06-23 05:58pm

I use 800x600 and 1024x768, big resolutions are good for small screens, since you can have a larger workspace, but its terrible on the eyes.

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2003-06-23 05:59pm

800x600, and it shows more space then I need

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2003-06-23 05:59pm

1024x768

Dillon · Post by **Dillon** » 2003-06-23 06:44pm

1280x1024 on a 17" monitor.

Hamel · Post by **Hamel** » 2003-06-23 06:53pm

1280x960

I would go higher, but my monitor is blurry

Post by **Dalton** » 2003-06-23 06:57pm

1024x768. I'd use 1280x1024 if I had a bigger monitor.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2003-06-23 07:00pm

1024x768 on a 17"

Ravencrow · Post by **Ravencrow** » 2003-06-23 07:04pm

1024x768 on a 15" screen. Just right for me.

thecreech · Post by **thecreech** » 2003-06-23 07:07pm

observer_20000 wrote:1280x1024 on a 17" monitor.

same here.

Datana · Post by **Datana** » 2003-06-23 07:35pm

1280x1024 on a 19" monitor. I use 1024x768 on a 17". Of course, for the first, I have to set "use large icons" to be able to quickly target and hit things on my desktop. I'd actually go higher on my 19", but the refresh rate is terrible above where I have it.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-06-23 07:44pm

1600x1200x32 on my desktop
1024x768x32 on my laptop.

namdoolb · Post by **namdoolb** » 2003-06-23 07:45pm

1024*768 on a 15" Flatscreen.

It will do 800*600, but because it's Flatscreen it doesn't get as good definition when working at lower res than the intended.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-06-23 07:49pm

On LCDs, you have to use integer divisions of the size to get a clean image (e.g. 800x600 <-> 1600x1200).

Flatscreens are not merely limited to LCDs; many CRTs are also flatscreens.

Pu-239 · Post by **Pu-239** » 2003-06-23 11:00pm

1280x1024 at 60Hz on a 17 incher. Which means if you look out the edge of your eye, you can see it flickering. But my eyes are already f*cked up.

Damaramu · Post by **Damaramu** » 2003-06-23 11:30pm

1152x864

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2003-06-23 11:36pm

I run at 1280x1024 on my 19 inch at home and 1024x768 on my work box.

Just a quick note, you should not be running 1280x1024 on anything but a 19" monitor, as that resolution was designed for 19" monitors. If you'll notice, it does not have a 4:3 aspect ratio because a 19" monitor has slightly different dimensions. If you run 1280x960 on a 19 inch monitor, circles will appear disproportionate. And running 1280x1024 on a 17" monitor will kill your eyes.

BrYaN19kc · Post by **BrYaN19kc** » 2003-06-24 12:19am

1152x864 on a 21" viewable.

I had to edit this after I checked my resolution. It's kind of a weird setting, but it works great on this monitor.

GrandMasterTerwynn · Post by **GrandMasterTerwynn** » 2003-06-24 12:44am

BrYaN19kc wrote:1152x864 on a 21" viewable. 8)

I had to edit this after I checked my resolution. It's kind of a weird setting, but it works great on this monitor.

Feh, it's hardly a strange resolution. I like using 1152x864. And it's just fantastic on my mere 17" monitor.

Graeme Dice · Post by **Graeme Dice** » 2003-06-24 01:19am

1024X768 on a 15" monitor. I have too many icons on my desktop to use smaller resolutions now.

Companion Cube · Post by **Companion Cube** » 2003-06-24 01:56am

1280x1024. And fairly uncluttered as well...

Thunderfire · Post by **Thunderfire** » 2003-06-24 01:59am

1280x1024 on a 17.4 inch LCD
1024x768 on a 15 inch LCD

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2003-06-24 02:47am

800x600 with a 14" or 15"
1024x768 if 17"
1280x960 on my current 19"

Anything more than that and it's a strain for the eyes.
But for games, I rarely go over 1024x768 (sometimes I use less, really think it's silly to use more). Only when I can have more space with the interface (windows in Morrowind, etc, which I play at 1280x960).

Hethrir · Post by **Hethrir** » 2003-06-24 03:50am

GrandMasterTerwynn wrote:Feh, it's hardly a strange resolution. I like using 1152x864. And it's just fantastic on my mere 17" monitor.

Seconded

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-06-24 11:38am

Durandal wrote:I run at 1280x1024 on my 19 inch at home and 1024x768 on my work box.

Just a quick note, you should not be running 1280x1024 on anything but a 19" monitor, as that resolution was designed for 19" monitors. If you'll notice, it does not have a 4:3 aspect ratio because a 19" monitor has slightly different dimensions. If you run 1280x960 on a 19 inch monitor, circles will appear disproportionate. And running 1280x1024 on a 17" monitor will kill your eyes.

Our 19" monitors are 4:3, I don't know what you're running

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