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What happens if you use high(er) res desktops?

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Minjin

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This is something I should know but I've never been as concrete with pixels and all that stuff as I should be. Lets say I have a 1280x800 LCD. I would of course go out and get desktop backgrounds of that size. But is it better at all to get a larger desktop of the same ratio? Does that make it look clearer or better? Would 2560x1600 be better?

Sorry if its a really stupid question.

So the thread isn't completely worthless, here's a link to some good desktops that got me wondering: LINK
 
There should be no difference. Just get the correct resolution and all should be fine.

Edited: Clarity
 
If you get a larger image, and set the display to stretch, it will shrink it accordingly. This will make it less sharp. Always crop/resize and then sharpen your wallpaper to your display dimensions. I suggest using IrfanView.

Never use a source image that is natively smaller than your resolution.
 
if you set the resolution too high, you will be alien abducted and end up with "the probe"

just don't do it
 
I LOVE interfacelift.

Also try Wincustomize.com. I stopped using the desktop replacements a long time ago, but the wallpapers are pretty nice.
 
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