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POLL: What is your computer resolution?

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Ofelix, Nov 5, 2007.

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Your Computer Resolution?

  1. 800 X 600

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. 960 X 600

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. 1024 X 768

    19 vote(s)
    31.7%

  4. 1152 X 864

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. 1280 X 800

    5 vote(s)
    8.3%

  6. 1280 X 1024

    21 vote(s)
    35.0%

  7. 1440 X 900 (Wide)

    4 vote(s)
    6.7%

  8. 1660 X 900 (Wide)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. 1600 X 1200 (Wide)

    4 vote(s)
    6.7%

  10. Other, please specify

    7 vote(s)
    11.7%
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  1. Stefanina Gems: 18/31
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    1280x800 on my 15.4" widescreen laptop. That resolution seems to work best for me.
     
    Stefanina, Nov 6, 2007
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    Another 1024 x 768 resolution here. I don't recall why I switched up from 800 x 600 exactly, but I really miss it. I think it was a game I play that needed a higher resolution.
     
    kuemper, Nov 6, 2007
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  3. Ziad

    Ziad I speak in rebuses Veteran

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    1024x768 on a 17 inch CRT screen. I keep telling myself I'll get a better screen when this one dies, or just starts acting up, but so far it's working flawlessly. I can't play most games above this resolution anyway, and besides I really do like CRT screens :)
     
    Ziad, Nov 6, 2007
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  4. Taluntain

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    The results of this poll are quite interesting, because our site stats say that an equal number of visitors use the 1280 and 1024 resolutions, whereas here there's a 10% difference between the two. The sample here is very small though, so this might change if the votes get up to 100.
     
    Taluntain, Nov 6, 2007
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  5. Barmy Army

    Barmy Army Simple mind, simple pleasures... Adored Veteran

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    1280 X 1024 that's my baby
     
    Barmy Army, Nov 6, 2007
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    1024x768 on a 17'' CRT... but I don't plan on switching out anytime in the near future.
     
    ChickenIsGood, Nov 7, 2007
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  7. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    It is interesting indeed, I assume Tal can use this info for a possible next graphical update of BOM.
     
    Ofelix, Nov 7, 2007
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    1680 x 1050 on a 21" lcd. Problem is, some games (like bg2, kotor) doesn't allow widescreen resolutions, so all my characters look fat :(
     
    Icono, Nov 9, 2007
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  9. Jhonka

    Jhonka This is the face of Justice Veteran

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    1280x800 here on my laptop's 17" screen.
     
    Jhonka, Nov 9, 2007
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  10. Ofelix

    Ofelix The world changes, we do not, what irony!

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    Icono, Are you playing BG2 in 800 X 600 or 1024 X 768? I've a wide screen monitor too and the characters in BG2 doesn't look that bad in 1024 X 768. Of course my resolution is 1400 X 900 not 1680 X 1050.
     
    Ofelix, Nov 9, 2007
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    I play in 1024x768. BG2 actually looks ok, but KOTOR2 doesn't :(
     
    Icono, Nov 10, 2007
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  12. revmaf

    revmaf Older, not wiser, but a lot more fun

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    1280x1024, I think. Not so new computer but it works OK.
     
    revmaf, Nov 13, 2007
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  13. Chandos the Red

    Chandos the Red This Wheel's on Fire

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    1024X768 on a 21" CRT: I have tired old eyes that need all the help they can get....
     
    Chandos the Red, Nov 14, 2007
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    17" 1280x1024, my original plan when I bought this computer was to buy a 21" 1600 X 1200 monster, but there weren't any at the shop, so I just took the cheapest available.
     
    Trellheim, Nov 18, 2007
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    21" 1600X1200, if it is any smaller the icons are too big.
    Besides, this let's me have more info at the screen than smaller res.
    Although I only have the one and only radeon 9800 pro(with a non working fan! 50 C° as soon as my computer is on, if I'm playing then it's smoking hot :D) so games are played at 800X600 med settings, or low :D
    I don't think I've _ever_ played a game at high settings :D expect BG2 or some such.
     
    WiZinc, Nov 21, 2007
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  16. Proteus_za

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    1680 x 1050, should have been a poll option.
     
    Proteus_za, Dec 6, 2007
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    Same as above. I guess we both have a 17" flat-screen. Next, though, I will have a 30" widescreen as the barest minimum. :D
     
    Wordplay, Dec 6, 2007
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    I feel special because I'm an "other" - 1680x1050 is mine. 22" wide monster of a thing, it be.
     
    Lord Domino, Dec 19, 2007
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  19. Urithrand

    Urithrand Mind turning the light off? ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran

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    Eldie you know I had that before you :p
     
    Urithrand, Dec 20, 2007
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    That maybe, but I've still got it now :p
     
    Lord Domino, Dec 20, 2007
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