Photoshop, wide-screen monitor and aspect ratios.

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OrangeHopper replied

24 December 2007, 11:16
Unless you intend to do loads of photoshop stuff on the laptop I'm not sure why you need the extra memory.

This iMac only has 1GB and flies though standard office related applications.

If you intend to dual boot into Vista then, obviously, you will benefit from the extra memory.

Actually, I havn't checked whether the standard MacBooks have an external video out. Yep, looks like they do. This would be a must for me. Just connect the laptop to a decent screen at home or the office.

Last edited by OrangeHopper; 24 December 2007, 11:19.
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cojak replied

24 December 2007, 10:56
I think you've saved me a grand!

I'll spend a bit extra for 2-3gb of ram though, obv...
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OrangeHopper replied

24 December 2007, 10:50
I've not researched the Mac laptops recently but I have always thought that a standard Macbook would probably be adequate for work related stuff.

I've not bought a high end Mac for a while now and I have always been more than pleased with the lower spec models that I have chosen.

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cojak replied

24 December 2007, 10:42
Actually I'm buying a macbook pro in the New Year.

I'm struggling with the extra 1k spend for a pro though...
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OrangeHopper replied

24 December 2007, 10:41
I have just checked the spec on the 940 and I think 1440 x 900 might be the highest resolution possible.
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cojak replied

24 December 2007, 10:41
Ah..

Hallo Mrs OH!

Ooh - I've set it to 1440 x900 and it looks much better!
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OrangeHopper replied

24 December 2007, 10:37
Careful! The wife is watching.

940BW Driver

Should have bought a Mac!
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cojak replied

24 December 2007, 10:27
The biggest resolution I can get is 1440 x 900.

I might have a look at the Samsung website and get the proper driver for it...
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cojak replied

24 December 2007, 10:24
Hallo Gorgeous!

I knew you'd come to my aid.

I know sud all about this kind of thing.

I just plugged it in, it found a driver on my machine and off it went. I like it as I don't have to scroll web sites, but Mr C isn't do impressed...
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OrangeHopper replied

24 December 2007, 09:39
Isn't this just a question of selection the screen resolution with the appropriate 16 x 10 aspect ratio?

My iMac widescreen is running at 1680 x 1050.
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cojak started a topic Photoshop, wide-screen monitor and aspect ratios.

24 December 2007, 09:36
Photoshop, wide-screen monitor and aspect ratios.

Mr C isn't happy as I've change my old CRT for a lovely Samsung SyncMaster 940BW (wide screen).

He is now complaining that he see short, fat people but prints out long, tall people (amongst other things).

Can anyone photographically/photoshop inclined give me a few pointers on how he can view 'normal' ratio photos on a wide-screen monitor?

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