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TheMonarch

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May 6, 2005
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The frustration just won't end :(


I've looked all over the place, and I still can't find out how get my PowerBook to display 1366x768.

I found a utility called switchres X, but I have absolutely no idea how to use it, it has a bunch of parameters that I have no clue about. I read the faq about it, but it expects me to know a bunch of little details about my TV the were never mentioned anywhere (Such as the sync, front porch, etc...)

I am so lost :confused:

This is all I know about my HDTV:
Polaroid 32" @ 1366x768 and it has DVI input.

My PowerBook is rev. D (17" @ 1440x900)

I tried to use the same settings that some people used for their Mac mini, and it didn't work. Apparently there's different settings for different video cards.
I recently went to best buy, and I noticed that A LOT of TVs ran at 1366x768, and that its pretty common resolution. It just boggles my head because my PowerBook just won't cooperate :mad:

I really hope someone out here will help me on this one. Hopefully some of you have an HDTV connected to their Mac. For those who do, please share :eek:
 
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