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October 8th, 2005 03:00

Is my screen too choppy?

Hey,
 
I just got my inspiron 9300 with the gefore 6800 video card. I read the FAQ on it being normal to have choppy text and graphics. I just wanted to know if mine is normal. Its my first time buying a laptop and just want to make sure nothing is wrong, since Im really used to using my desktop with not choppy letters.
 
Here are two screenshots.
 
 
Can I upgrade my screen to the true life one? Or is that not possible?
 
Thanks in advance
  • jeffcmfrt

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    Posted October 8th, 2005 04:00

    Here are some more well known fixes for internet explorer for laptops with high resolutions and some others which will improve displays all which can be undone of course if for some reason you don't like them.But im sure you will be happy with the results.

    1.Set your display to your native resolution to do this rightclick a empty space on your desktop then click properties then click the settings tab use the slider to select your native resolution then click apply.

    2.Set DPI to 96 to do this right click a empty spot on your desktop then click properties then settings tab then click the advanced button under the general tab in the pull down select 96 DPI . (Note After making DPI changes you have to restart)

    3.Make sure clear type is selected right click a empty space on your desktop click properties then the appearence tab then the effects button under the 2nd pull down make sure clear type is selected.

    4.Open internet explorer click tools then internet options then click the advanced tab under Multimedia uncheck the box that says enable automatic image resizeing then click apply then ok click View then put your pointer over text size select largest.

    5.Regestry fix.Click start then run type in regedit click ok or hit enter Click the + on the following below .When you get to Main double click on it on the right side almost at the bottom and locate USEHR=dword:00000001 double click on it a box will pop up in the top left of your screen change the value to 0 click ok click on all the - to collapse all then exit regestry and restart.

    +HKEY_CURRENT_USER

     

                  +  Software

                            

                             +  Microsoft

     

                                       + Internet explorer

     

                             Double Click     Main                                                                                                    

     

                            Double Click             USEHR = dword:00000001

     

    Change value to  0    

     

    6.This is a nifty small download which will improve text on LCD Display's it make a pretty drastic improvement after you download and run it you can turn it off in your control panel just to see the difference it makes heres the link.

           http://www.microsoft.com/typography/ClearTypePowerToy.mspx                         

    You may also want to change your font size to large or largest to do this right click a empty space on your desktop then properties then click the appearence tab then use the pulldown under font size to change.

    For icons and other personal prefrence display settings right click a empty space on your desktop click properties appearence tab then advanced you will see where it says item use the pull down and select icons or whatever else you want to improve your display to your likeing. On evrything i also use bold on all text. But may look good to me may not to you so you will just have to play around with theese settings to get your display the way you like it.

    Best Wishes

    Inspiron XPS Gen 2
    770 (2.13 GHz/2MB Cache/533 MHz Fsb
    6800 ultra
    2 GIG's Ram
    17 "(1920 x1200) WUXGA Display ( Samsung )
    OS Windows XP Pro sp2
    Logitech MX 1000 Cordless Mouse
    Nostromo n52 Game pad

  • varung

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    Posted October 8th, 2005 14:00

    Thanks sooo much! These really helped my display A LOT! everything seems so much more clearer now.

    Just one quick final question. Suppose I wanted the TrueLife display. Is it possible to upgrade on my laptop, or will Dell not be able to do that?

    Thanks

  • jeffcmfrt

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    Posted October 8th, 2005 15:00

    If you want the true life display and you are within your 21 day return period you may want to consider returning and then reorder. It is personal prefrence some like the true life some don't I personaly do some say it is too sparklie tho . And also keep in mind laptops with higher resolutions are not for everyone.  It all depends on your eyesight what looks good to some doesnt to others. I don't recomend high resolutions for people with not so good eyesight. It is best to go to a computer store before ordering and compare displays and choose the resolution which is most comfortable on your eyes and looks best. I feel that is one of the most important componants on a laptop because you will be the one looking at your display for extended periods.

    Good Luck & Best Wishes Glad to help

     

    Inspiron XPS Gen 2
    770 (2.13 GHz/2MB Cache/533 MHz Fsb
    6800 ultra
    2 GIG's Ram
    17 "(1920 x1200) WUXGA Display ( Samsung )
    OS Windows XP Pro sp2
    Logitech MX 1000 Cordless Laser Mouse
    Nostromo n52 Game pad

  • jeffcmfrt

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    Posted October 25th, 2005 18:00

    The fixes are simple and quick. I don't know of any other way. I would recomend doing all the fixes not just 1 or 2 . As for the regestry Fix it is one of the most important fixes. Some are scared of the regestry but beleive me it wont hurt anything just follow the simple directions and you are done all the fixes cant take no more then 10 to 15 minutes top's and they are very easy with the step by step directions I have provided.

    Good Luck & Best Wishes

     

    Inspiron XPS Gen 2
    770 (2.13 GHz/2MB Cache/533 MHz Fsb
    100Gig Hardrive
    6800 ultra
    2 GIG's Ram
    17 "(1920 x1200) WUXGA Display ( Samsung )
    OS Windows XP Pro sp2
    Logitech MX 1000 Cordless Laser Mouse
    Nostromo n52 Game pad

  • ResEvil

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    Posted October 25th, 2005 18:00

    is there an easier way to do this? i really dont want to go into registry and everything, but i hate the choppiness of internet explorer.