What resolution(s) do you normally run your computer(s) at?

Geeky1Geeky1 University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
edited September 2003 in Hardware
Just out of curiosity, what resolution do you guys usually use on your computer(s)? I'm not talking about what it CAN do- I mean, my 21" CRT CAN do 2048x1536, but I generally run it at 1600x1200. So yea, the question isn't "list every resolution you've ever run every monitor you've ever had at", it's "What resolution do you normally use on your computer? If you run different resolutions on different computers, check all that apply."
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  • Mt_GoatMt_Goat Head Cheezy Knob Pflugerville (north of Austin) Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    I run mine at 1152x864 on my 17" flat CRT. 1024x768 is almost too big and 1280x1024 is too hard on my eyes for reading for very long.
  • SimGuySimGuy Ottawa, Canada
    edited September 2003
    Personally, I run 1800x1440 on my 21" Dell Ultrascan P1110.
    It maximizes the available onscreen space and with my glasses, I won't go completely blind reading it that small :)
  • Geeky1Geeky1 University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
    edited September 2003
    Hmm. Two things:

    One- I fuggered the poll. I accidentally forgot to check the "allow multiple choice" option. I've already PMed SimGuy and asked him to fix it.

    Two- I forgot to mention what I run mine at.
    My laptop has a 15" UXGA so it runs at 1600x1200
    My 3 desktops are hooked up to my Sony CPD-G520 21" monitor
    I run the 9700 Pro/NF7 system @ 1600x1200
    I run the 8500/K7D-L system @ 1600x1200
    I (will) run the R128/Pro266TD-LR system @ 1280x1024 when I get it running because the R128 can't do any better than 1280x1024...
  • SimGuySimGuy Ottawa, Canada
    edited September 2003
    New thread created, poll updated, votes moved over, old thread merged and my answer entered.

    Fixed :D

    I hope.
  • Geeky1Geeky1 University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
    edited September 2003
    Great, thanks.
  • reelbigfishreelbigfish Boston, MA Member
    edited September 2003
    The LCD on my desktop only runs at 1280x1024 so thats what I run it at. My laptop is 1400x1050, so thats what I run it at.
  • shwaipshwaip bluffin' with my muffin Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    reelbigfish said
    The LCD on my desktop only runs at 1280x1024 so thats what I run it at. My laptop is 1400x1050, so thats what I run it at.

    Same here :)
  • a2jfreaka2jfreak Houston, TX Member
    edited September 2003
    My system(s) run @ 1024x768, but I use systems that run at 800x600 up to 1280x1024.

    I personally prefer the 1280x1024, but that system has a 19" LCD on it (and isn't mine, drat!) so the image is nice and crisp and not ultra tiny. My CRT is 17" so 1024x768 is the higher resolution I can tolerate . . . anything higher than that and it's too tiny, plus the monitor makes small waves.
  • Omega65Omega65 Philadelphia, Pa
    edited September 2003
    1152 x 864

    19" Monitor
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    1076 on my desktop due to lack of space for a bigger monitor.

    1600x1200 on my laptop.

    NS
  • SpinnerSpinner Birmingham, UK
    edited September 2003
    1280x1024 is my default on my 17inch TFT, I never run any machine though on anything less than 1024x768.
  • pseudonympseudonym Michigan Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    21" @ 1600x1200
  • NixxerNixxer Nottingham, UK
    edited September 2003
    Spinner said
    1280x1024 is my default on my 17inch TFT, I never run any machine though on anything less than 1024x768.

    Same with me, can't stand it any lower. The majority of the systems at my school are set at 800x600 which is annoying, but the latest ones in you can adjust the resolution to anything you want.
  • edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    My wife runs 1200 on her Hitachi 21"

    I run 1024 at work on a pos 17"
    But then I am old and blind.
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited September 2003
    I find that 1024 X 768 is easier on my old eyes on my 19" monitor and tolerable on my daughter's 17". The old eyes get tired fast on higher resolutions.:banghead:

    Sometimes, getting old really sucks.:rant:
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    1280x960 because it's the same ratio as 1024x768.
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    Normally I run at 1400x1120@100hz, but I've been too lazy to start up Powerstrip and set it up again after reinstalling my drivers, so I'm using 1280x1024@90hz with my 19" Trinitron right now.
  • danball1976danball1976 Wichita Falls, TX
    edited September 2003
    I run at 1280x960 due to it being a 4:3 resolution

    Other 4:3 resolutions are
    640x480
    800x600
    1024x768
    1600x1200
    2048x1536
  • BDRBDR
    edited September 2003
    Being both old and blind, I run mine at 800x600.

    ;)
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    <b>Hitachi CM823F:</b>
    <i>1600x1200@90Hz - 21"</i>

    <b>ADI 6P:</b>
    <i>1280x1024@90Hz - 19"</i>

    Yes I can see the writing, there is no flickering, and everything is perfectly legible and properly sized for my comfort.
  • a2jfreaka2jfreak Houston, TX Member
    edited September 2003
    1280x1024 is only 5% off from 4:3, so it's not a big deal. Besides, it gives more viewable area, so it's better, right? :D
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    I usually run everything at 1024x768, but I'm running at 1152x864 right now at work as a test, and it might be a little better for me... I just hope the LCD can display it right.
  • LeonardoLeonardo Wake up and smell the glaciers Eagle River, Alaska Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    ViewSonic 19" flat CRT - 1152X864.
    Pixie 19" CRT - 1152X864.

    Piece of @#$%$ 17" monitors at the office - 1024X768.
  • McBainMcBain San Clemente, CA New
    edited September 2003
    1152x864----for as many people that use it...kinda surprised its not listed on the poll.
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    I bet more than half of the "Other" are 1152x864...
  • TheSmJTheSmJ
    edited September 2003
    The machine in my sig uses 1280x1024 for the 21" monitor, and 1024x768 for the secondary 15".

    My main family computer runs at 1800x1440, which uses a 19" monitor.
  • profdlpprofdlp The Holy City Of Westlake, Ohio
    edited September 2003
    I used to run 1280X960 to maintain the "standard" 4:3 ratio. I found that having a little extra vertical room makes web pages look nicer, while having more horizontal real estate doesn't matter, since most pages are optimized for the more standard (= crummier) lower resolutions.

    It is more likely to give away the "spoiler" at the bottom of a post when someone uses the
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  • Straight_ManStraight_Man Geeky, in my own way Naples, FL Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    Color is more important to me than res per se. I run 32 bit on Windows and 24 true bits on Linux. Monitor is a KDS UltraFlat 17" right now, and I am in next two months having Cataract lense replacement surgery, BOTH eyes, so I need larger fonts and sharper fonts than most. I thuse browse with a 12-14 pixel forced font size, this is about 11-13 point minimum font size at my screen density (81x80 ppi).

    Otherwise would be using higher density screen display and looking at things more clearly-- after surgery and recovery there is a 90% chance I can handle the max density this monitor will support. Right now I am 95% left eyed for vision and kinda used to that as I have had right eye vision problems for ages. I started tracking cataract problems about 2.5 years ago.

    So each of us have reasons for what we do, based on monitor size and budget and also vision which is personal but also will influence our answers a LOT.

    John.
  • morfeumorfeu Lisbon, Portugal
    edited September 2003
    I use 1152x864 on my 17" Samtron. it's the best resolution for 17" monitors.
  • CyrixInsteadCyrixInstead Stoke-on-Trent, England Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    1280x1024 on my Hitachi 17" TFT monitor, which is its max res.

    ~Cyrix
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