So, I want to switch to a 1280x800 screen. I bought my Inspiron 1420 with 1440x900 screen and the fonts are always so small on most web sites I always have to zoom in. I had no idea pixels could be too small for comfort when it comes to fonts.
Anyone know how much the 1280x800 glossy screens cost? And if its an LG? I emailed Dell, they said I will have to buy it and install myself or take it to some place. Its been over 2 months since I got the lappy so no more free exchanges for me
Whats the best way to get the screen changed? yourself or at a service centre?
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I would sell it and get the one you want.
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Really, you feel that 1440x900 is too small? <--Not an insult, just a question. I can read 1680x1050 leaning back all the way in my chair. I would hate to have to go back to 1280x800.
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Hey Vxt... I don't know if this will help you or not... but you can adjust the DPI to increase the general font/icon sizes on your computer. I have a 1420 with the same screen as you. Just to save you the hassle.. you might wanna try before going through all the exchange processes.
Control Panel > Personalization > (Then on the LEFT side of the Personalization window) Click on Adjust Font Size (DPI) and choose Larger Scale 120 DPI
you may need to restart.... but it makes things more legible .... i put it on that setting when my mom uses the laptop. -
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Have you actually tried to change the font scaling?
How to change the font size in Windows Vista
http://www.vista4beginners.com/How-to-change-font-size
In addition, you can also change the default browser font size.
To Change Font Size
http://www.w3.org/WAI/changedesign.html
BTW, one would think you would notice this problem well before 2 months .
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@others: Yep done the DPI change and resoltion change. DPI changes make the whole OS look crazy. I'm currently at 1280x800 which isn't all that bad because the pixels are so small the text and pictures dont get too blurry. Actually pictures look just as good I think. -
Anyway, I kind of agree with the OP... having used 1280x800 on a 14.1", I personally think that's just the right pixel density for me.
Anyway, I'd post on the buy/sell/trade forum (or even the Dell forum I guess) and see if anyone with a 1420 with the lower-res screen wants to swap with you. You could either swap screens or swap machines.
Oh yeah, vxt, are you on XP or Vista? I've heard that DPI scaling has improved in Vista. -
Yeah on the 15.4 inch screens, larger resolution isn't as big of a deal compared to 14 inches.
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Well it's a bit harder than replacing RAM, but it's doable.
Here are the instructions:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins1420/en/SM/display.htm#wp1107639
1420 Screen prices? 1440x900 sucks..
Discussion in 'Dell' started by vxt, Oct 20, 2007.