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Hi
I just bought a new computer and I upgraded to and bought the 20 inch HD monitor
The ratio is 1600:900 I believe
This is very wide to me... everything seems distorted and stretched... Pictures are stretched and it is hard to see things
Anything I should do about this please?
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Whats the make and model of the monitor?
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http://accessories.u...mp;sku=320-8120

Dell ST2010 20" HD

Edited by hospitaldoctor, 12 September 2009 - 05:43 PM.

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This is the monitor I have now... it is wide, some things are stretched/distorted...
http://accessories.u...mp;sku=320-8120

Should I try to exchange it for a new monitor? I was considering this one:
http://accessories.u...mp;sku=320-8090

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No, I wouldnt. 1600x900 is a standard native resolution for a widescreen monitor. If you do not like how it looks, I would suggest getting a monitor that is not widescreen. Adjusting the resolution on your current monitor will make it look extremely distorted and will probably do more harm then good.

edit: that second monitor doesnt appear to be widescreen by the specs. Go for it.

Edited by diabillic, 13 September 2009 - 11:52 AM.

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