Help with monitor(s) please ?

[mondatoo]

I have a 22" monitor connected to 15.9"laptop but still get overlap on a 22" if i were to try to 4 table on blonde so what's the best way for me to sort this and how do i do it thanks ?

[cia260895]

Shoot IT..

[thetank]

Is the max res of your monitor 1600 x 1050?

A lot of 21" and 22" monitors are. If this is the case, you won't fit the four 800x600 windows in without overlap unfortunately.
To adjust your resolution if using XP, go to control panel, then adjust screen resolution should appear in the appearance and personalisation secion. Sliding the bar all the way to the right will show you what your max resolution is.

Only other thing I can suggest, other than buying a bigger monitor, is to switch to mini-view and lower your monitors resolution by sliding the bar to your left (so the mini-view gets bigger)
Can't remember what setting is best, but you'll get 4 mini-views taking up almost the whole screen this way.

[mondatoo]

Is the max res of your monitor 1600 x 1050?

A lot of 21" and 22" monitors are. If this is the case, you won't fit the four 800x600 windows in without overlap unfortunately.
To adjust your resolution if using XP, go to control panel, then adjust screen resolution should appear in the appearance and personalisation secion. Sliding the bar all the way to the right will show you what your max resolution is.

Only other thing I can suggest, other than buying a bigger monitor, is to switch to mini-view and lower your monitors resolution by sliding the bar to your left (so the mini-view gets bigger)
Can't remember what setting is best, but you'll get 4 mini-views taking up almost the whole screen this way.

1680 x 1050 is max,yeah i remembered you saying that last time but as you said not great at all.Wouldnt it be better to 2 games on 22" and 2 on laptop screen how do i make it so stuff showing independantly on both screens.I thought it was the laptop that determined the max resolution not the monitor am i wrong ?

[thetank]

I thought it was the laptop that determined the max resolution not the monitor am i wrong ?

doesn't sound right.

15.9" laptop is unlikely to have as much as 1600 X 1050 resolution, so it's likely it's already taken the max resolution of the monitor into account and that's what it's offering you.

For stuff showing independantly on both screens when using a lappie, not too sure. Someone who knows what they're talking about will have to help you.

[kinboshi]

Is the max res of your monitor 1600 x 1050?

A lot of 21" and 22" monitors are. If this is the case, you won't fit the four 800x600 windows in without overlap unfortunately.
To adjust your resolution if using XP, go to control panel, then adjust screen resolution should appear in the appearance and personalisation secion. Sliding the bar all the way to the right will show you what your max resolution is.

Only other thing I can suggest, other than buying a bigger monitor, is to switch to mini-view and lower your monitors resolution by sliding the bar to your left (so the mini-view gets bigger)
Can't remember what setting is best, but you'll get 4 mini-views taking up almost the whole screen this way.

1680 x 1050 is max,yeah i remembered you saying that last time but as you said not great at all.Wouldnt it be better to 2 games on 22" and 2 on laptop screen how do i make it so stuff showing independantly on both screens.I thought it was the laptop that determined the max resolution not the monitor am i wrong ?

A monitor will have a maximum resolution, as will your laptop screen.

[kinboshi]

To extend your desktop (I guess that's what you mean) you need to right click on your desktop select properties/personalise.  Then select display settings.

You'll see two monitors on that screen.  You need to select the 2nd one and click the check box to "extend the desktop on this monitor".

[mondatoo]

Guess its guna have to be mini view then cheers

[lazaroonie]

i can thoroughly recommend the LG FLatron W2261V which supports proper full HD resolutions, and a bargain at 150 quid.

[mondatoo]

i can thoroughly recommend the LG FLatron W2261V which supports proper full HD resolutions, and a bargain at 150 quid.

I have an LG Flatron W2234S whihc was £120 is there that much difference FML only got it at crimbo

[kinboshi]

i can thoroughly recommend the LG FLatron W2261V which supports proper full HD resolutions, and a bargain at 150 quid.

I have an LG Flatron W2234S whihc was £120 is there that much difference FML only got it at crimbo

The difference between the two?  About £30.

[lazaroonie]

i can thoroughly recommend the LG FLatron W2261V which supports proper full HD resolutions, and a bargain at 150 quid.

I have an LG Flatron W2234S whihc was £120 is there that much difference FML only got it at crimbo

the 2261V will do proper HD resolution 1920 x 1080
rhw 2234S wont

[mondatoo]

i can thoroughly recommend the LG FLatron W2261V which supports proper full HD resolutions, and a bargain at 150 quid.

I have an LG Flatron W2234S whihc was £120 is there that much difference FML only got it at crimbo

The difference between the two?  About £30.

Exhale ftw

[mondatoo]

i can thoroughly recommend the LG FLatron W2261V which supports proper full HD resolutions, and a bargain at 150 quid.

I have an LG Flatron W2234S whihc was £120 is there that much difference FML only got it at crimbo

the 2261V will do proper HD resolution 1920 x 1080
rhw 2234S wont

Cheers,sigh

[thetank]

Before you spend another 150 quid, 1920 x 1080 won't get the job done either.