How do I set higher than native resolution on desktop?

[GbeTech]

Hello,

I want more work space than my Lenovo ThinkPad E530 currently supplies me with its 1366x768 resolution.

I'm pretty sure there's a way to set it to a higher resolution, say 1920x1080, or something similar with a better aspect ratio, beyond the options Windows gives me.

I'm not interested in it for gaming etc, just Windows and normal programs.

Win7 64
Built-in Intel HD 4000


I've seen ways to do it with NV/AMD cards but nothing with a simple, built-in card.

Any ideas?
Thanks.

 

[doctore]

I don't see how that would be possible. It would be like trying to fit 2 gallons of water in a 1 gallon jug.

 

[GbeTech]

I don't see how that would be possible. It would be like trying to fit 2 gallons of water in a 1 gallon jug.

Only that unlike water, pixels are condensable, which is called "downscaling". Basically fitting more pixels than physically possible in a given room. It's sometimes used for gaming purposes but I just need more space.

 

[LMiller7]

This can be done with some Nvidia and other video cards but I doubt it is possible with built in Intel video.

 

[RoasterMen]

Intel doesn't have the option to disable EDID. Only NVIDIA and AMD have the ability to force the resolution than the monitor can handle.

 

[doctore]

I don't see how that would be possible. It would be like trying to fit 2 gallons of water in a 1 gallon jug.

Only that unlike water, pixels are condensable, which is called "downscaling". Basically fitting more pixels than physically possible in a given room. It's sometimes used for gaming purposes but I just need more space.

What you are thinking about is "downsampling". Downsampling (in your case) is a joke and if you have the money to buy the card to use it - you have the money for a bigger monitor

I don't know where you think you will get the extra pixels - at the end of the day - you can't have the LCD display more pixels than it has, hence the water-jug analogy. Your monitor will still display the native resolution.

If you are still up for it, this is a good step-by-step:

Downsampling, a simple method for making your pc-games look better. - NeoGAF

 

[ignatzatsonic]

Do you have an "Intel Graphics and Media" choice in Control Panel?

I do. It offers 8 resolutions, as high as 1920 x 1080 and as low as 1280 x 1024.

 

[doctore]

Do you have an "Intel Graphics and Media" choice in Control Panel?

I do. It offers 8 resolutions, as high as 1920 x 1080 and as low as 1280 x 1024.

Are you asking me?

I don't have that Intel program, but on the flip side, I have 21 resolution options in the Screen Resolution applet
And yet, nothing can make the number of pixels of my monitor increase magically.

 

[AddRAM]

Just connect a monitor to the laptop for Chr&$# sake

 

[Layback Bear]

Just connect a monitor to the laptop for Chr&$# sake

 

[GbeTech]

I don't see how that would be possible. It would be like trying to fit 2 gallons of water in a 1 gallon jug.

Only that unlike water, pixels are condensable, which is called "downscaling". Basically fitting more pixels than physically possible in a given room. It's sometimes used for gaming purposes but I just need more space.

What you are thinking about is "downsampling". Downsampling (in your case) is a joke and if you have the money to buy the card to use it - you have the money for a bigger monitor

I don't know where you think you will get the extra pixels - at the end of the day - you can't have the LCD display more pixels than it has, hence the water-jug analogy. Your monitor will still display the native resolution.

If you are still up for it, this is a good step-by-step:

Downsampling, a simple method for making your pc-games look better. - NeoGAF

Yes, thanks for the correction.

I understand it's not possible to display more pixels than physically possible. It is possible though to have the illusion of more pixels, isn't it? Resulting in more work space etc.



Anyway, thanks everyone. Too bad the card isn't sophisticated enough