LCD Native resolution? 1600x1200 icons too small?

I am considering switch from a trinitron to a Dell UltraSharp 2001FP 20"
LCD for my work AutoCAD system. I read it should be set it it's native
resolution of 1600x1200. On my trinitron 20" if I set it to 1600x1200 the
icons are very small and hard to read. Is there anyway around that?







this is a previous post I made on related topic.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?X15D5197A
basically the three advantages of LCD are space saving, sharper picture and
easier on the eyes due to less glare.

 

Right click on desktop>Properties>Settings>Advanced>Read & Adjust DPI
Settings.

 

You can't change the native resolution, but you can use a different
resolution. Normally it won't look very good.

 

a couple things, I have a 17" lcd, and it works excellent at lower then
native resolutions...I think this problem of looking like crap at lower
resolutions mostly applies to older lcds.

Other thing to keep in mind a 20 inch LCD is 20" viewable, and a 20" CRT is
only 19" viewable, so the image will be a bit bigger on the LCD

 

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For CAD work wouldn't it be better sticking with a CRT, for less money
you get the same resolution, better quality display , color temperature
etc. All of that usually costs less then the similar spec LCD.

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Assuming it's a Windows based OS.

Display Properties / Appearance / Item / Icon , set the size. There are
lots of options, in the item list.

Me

 

on XP, right click on the desktop> properties>appearance>effects>
USE LARGE ICONS

Kenny

 

I am considering switch from a trinitron to a Dell UltraSharp 2001FP 20"

I have worked on a 20" trinitron previously and also found it unusable at
1600x1200 due to readability issues, but you won't have these issues with
LCD.
Viewable area will be larger (compared to a 20" CRT), the monitor can be
positioned closer and definition & sharpness will be crisp. Icons & text
will be easily readable at this resolution. Try and see one in action (any
20" LCD) to get an idea, or take a look at a decent laptop which run these
resolutions (and higher) on an even smaller LCD!