Help with external display please

Hi,
I'm using a min-dvi to VGA adaptor to connect a macbook core 2 duo
to a dell 2001FP display. This is unsatisfactory as the characters on
the dell look fuzzy. (The monitor itself is fine- when I hook it up to
a dell inspiron under windows the display is crisp and sharp.
How can I solve my problem? The Dell has a DVI input and came
with a DVI cable (two large male DVI connectors on each end). If
I buy an Apple DVI to mini DVI connector, will this clear up the
fuzziness?
Thanks,
Jonathan

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
It may improve matters, and then again may not. Some people from the Windows world are not used to Mac OS X's method of getting rid of aliasing in text. I've noted that colorblind people are even more sensitive because of the use of colors that may not be visible to colorblind people. Different fonts have sharper appearance that the system's built-in font. You can adjust the calibration of the colors in Apple menu -> System Preferences -> Displays -> Colors -> Calibrate to approximate a tonality of color you feel most comfortable with. One thing that definitely is improved is that DVI is a Digital display technology, where VGA is analog. Some people have a harder time seeing type with low resolution, whereas others in higher resolution. What this really means is you need to examine what color combination and display resolution you are most comfortable with. Each person is different.

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