Screen Resolution

1. Screen Resolution

   #1

   At work I have been using a computer that I really haven't thought that much about. When I looked at the resolution I realized it was 1280x1024. Still didn't think much about it.
   
   At home while I code I am at 1024x768 on all my computers. Just standard me using a standard resolution. Then it hits me, duh, I could get much more screen real estate by using 1280x1024, the word wraps would be fewer, I could see more lines and I was already comfortable with that resolution because I use it at work.
   
   Eureka!
   
   So, for curiosity, what is your preferred resolution?

2. Screen Resolution

   #2

   I choose the highest of course (if that is the highest) even it sometimes loads hard...

3. Screen Resolution

   #3

   The main family PC is a 1024x768, but my personal PC (oh the irony) is a 1600x1200. There's not too many backgrounds out there for that size, but when I do find them they usually are damned good ones. But I'll put in the vote for the family PC, seeing as its an option there.
   
   
   
   
   EDIT:
   For instance:
   
   http://kirbu.munkki.net/linked/metroid/mp21600.jpg
   
   Just look at it. It's beautiful.
   
   
   EDIT2: Watch out if your computers a touch slow. This pic is huge.

4. Screen Resolution

   #4

   YEAH! I really love Long screened monitor!!
   you know, the monitor that has 3 screens that actually connected to each other...
   
   [but it's hard to move the mouse in every corner though] -_-"

5. Screen Resolution

   #5

   1024x768 is perfect for me...I mean 800x600 shows too big characters and 1280x1024 shows it too small...I'll stick with it... :wink:

6. Screen Resolution

   #6

   My screen's resolutions generally only last until it sobers up on 2 January.

7. Screen Resolution

   #7

   Is that really scheduled?
   
   Just curious...

8. Screen Resolution

   #8

   Well, sometimes the screen stays on an extended bender, and misses work on the 3rd, especially if it's been hanging out with the scanner again, that lush...

9. Screen Resolution

   #9

   I use 800x600. Everything else is too small for me.

10. Screen Resolution

    #10

    1600*1200 mate. Thats the only (re)solution.

11. Screen Resolution

    #11

    LOL "lush." That's a great word!
    
    I use 1024x768, but I'm going to save up for a really big computer screen {after I get my iPod nano today!

12. Screen Resolution

    #12

    OH Glory. Just recieved my two brand spanking new Samsung SyncMaster 710 monitors. Oh, the glory of it all.
    
    I have just reclaimed over a foot of deskspace and have these small framed beauties snuggled together into an almost seamless dual monitor system.
    
    Oh Glory, me likey!

13. Screen Resolution

    #13

    I've got a 1280x1024 setup on a 17" LCD screen. I like my setup, really, even if I wish I had the free funding to fully customize everything...

14. Screen Resolution

    #14

    I've got 1024x768 on an ANCIENT moniter. It has to be a whole decade old, and it was sitting alone in an attic for about 2 yrs. It works though, and I can't ask for much more, except maybe for a moniter that isn't 3.5 ft long.

15. Re: Screen Resolution

    #15

    1024 x 768 for me as well.
    

16. Re: Screen Resolution

    #16

    The truth is 1024 x 768 too...

17. Re: Screen Resolution

    #17

    1024*768 on the laptop. With the 15" screen that is as high a resolution I want to go.
    
    On the home pc, 1280*something. That one has a 21" screen (TFT)
    
    For me resolution is still size based. I would not want a 21" to run 800*600, the icons would be too big. But on a 15" tube, I would not want to run 1024*768 either, because the icons would be way too silly small.
    
    With kind regards,
    
    Ylorea

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