Any particular reason why 1024 x 768 is the default screen resolution?

I can figure out who I care less for, people who use resolutions smaller than 1024x768 (and even I don't really care about that, but I use 1280x1024,) or people who use 56k.

Seriously, just fucking spend $100, and get a new decent monitor that doesn't suck, and can do 1280x1024 at 60Hz.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by wtran168

1280x1024 on a 19" LCD produces small text for me, and even smaller on a 17" hence why I'd rather get a 19" even though you get the same resolution. Sure it's finer on a 17" but for people doing anything with text, I think it's a bad idea. Probably is good for gaming though.

I use a 17" at 1280x1024, and I don't have any problems with text or anything. And yes, I'm using it at the default DPI fontsize.

I don't know what your problems are, guys. You must have really bad eyes, or something.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Omnislash124

So yeah, I'm one of those using a 17" monitor with a resolution of 1280x1024. Is that bad for the monitor? Because it looks fine to me.

If the monitor supports it, then there's nothing wrong with setting it to 1280x1024.

I still don't see how people find 60Hz so bad. But I'm a person who has been using computers since monochrome displays.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.