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Enable Pan and Scan Virtual Resolution on existing 1024x600 Devices to solve resolution requirement problem

Discussion Enable Pan and Scan Virtual Resolution on existing 1024x600 Devices to solve resolution requirement problem

  • Tuesday, April 17, 2012 2:39 PM
     
     
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    In Windows XP, one could set the monitor resolution to something higher than that supported by the display, this would use a high virtual resolution and allow the use to pan around with the mouse.

    In vista and higher the feature is unavailable.

    This would be a really good solution to enabling metro apps on the millions of netbooks and tablets that have a 1024x600 screen. (the requirement is slightly higher 1024x768). The users will not mind vertical panning!  At present many users use an Intel driver properly to scale a higher resolution on the screens which produces an unclear image. If they are willing to do that they would definitely enjoy panning. In fact given metro's full screen design panning should be as comfortable as the horizontal scroll.

    Or there should be an option to change Meto from a large horizontal tile arrangement to a vertical one on 1024x600 screens and scrollbar use for the apps.

     

    How can I submit this feedback to Microsoft. Adding such a feature in the Windows 8 RTM will give them so many additional users to purchase from their store!

     

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  • Tuesday, April 24, 2012 9:43 AM
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    Hi,

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  • Wednesday, April 25, 2012 10:40 AM
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    It still works with this trick:

    http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/netbooks/a/How-To-Change-Your-Netbooks-Screen-Resolution.htm

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  • Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:28 AM
     
     
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    I am hoping when Windows 8 pads start shipping that they use the new high resolution screens now available. The new iPad uses it, its nice with a 2560x1600 resolution.

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  • Monday, May 14, 2012 10:04 PM
     
     
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    I just think Microsoft are a) being daft insisting on a minimum 1024x768 for metro apps and b) being stupid for missing out on a huge existing market of netbook users who can't use their equipment to run apps at that resolution! Most Netbooks - including the most up to date ones - (mine is 2 weeks old!) still have a max of 1024x600 there must be hundreds of thousands of people who would LOVE Windows 8 (I do, I'm also running it on two desktop PCs in both local and MSN modes, and love it pieces!) but won't make the jump because of the Metro Apps/Netbook 'issue'

    Come on MS - Give in for once! Why should I replace perfectly good, brand new hardware just to accommodate your whims??

    Another thought occurs..... Isn't Windows supposed to be 'Built around the Net' nowadays? Well, surely that's what 'NETbooks are for! Doh!



     
  • Friday, May 18, 2012 7:00 PM
     
     
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    My netbook shipped with Windows 7, I upgraded it to x64 and that is the best choice for that machine.

    I am looking at options looking forward for a new tablet but I expect I might wait until 2013 simply so that I can select from a wide range of models.

    I like the new high res LCD panels so this is the main issue I see looking forward

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  • Tuesday, September 04, 2012 1:53 PM
     
     
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    Please MS, set minimum Metro app requirement to 1024x600!!!!
     
  • Tuesday, September 04, 2012 9:21 PM
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    I doubt this.  MS explained in their blog why they've choosen this resolution as a minimum:

    Scaling to different screens
    http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/03/21/scaling-to-different-screens.aspx

    Minimum resolution

    I’ve seen a few blog comments that ask specifically about minimum resolution, for example on Designing the Start screen in October 2011, @wolf asked:

    “A better idea would force all developers to make sure all Metro app[s] [are designed for] a minimal screen size of 800x600. Limiting Metro apps to only 1024x768 will cut out all netbook users as well as hurt the Windows App Store."

    We chose a minimum screen resolution of 1024x768 in order to make it as simple as possible for developers to create great apps that work on all the different screens that are available now and in the future. A minimum resolution provides a necessary starting place for developers, who can use it as a baseline to ensure that all of the navigation, controls, and content fit on screen. As we worked on different design layouts for apps, we found that the higher the minimum resolution, the richer and more tailored the app could be. We wanted developers to be able to tailor and refine their layouts to make use of every available pixel on 1024x768, without having to compromise the layout for a smaller resolution.

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