DVI problem fixed in new mini or 10.4.3?

Can someone confirm if the DVI issue was fixed in the new mini revision with the new video card ROM revision. I also herd a rumor that 10.4.3 might fix the problem, though I am skeptical about that one.

I have still been having static with the HP L2335 even with 10.4.3 loaded. Was there some additional step necessary? I did see a profile for the L2335, but didn't try to edit it - or even really see that as an option.
I also tried to get SwitchResX to work. I tried for several hours. I never found a collection of settings which would be loaded and made available. I tried using the GTF (simplified) check box and changing the refresh to everything from 55Hz to 75Hz. When I clicked "apply" they all said - available after reboot, so I rebooted. After it came back up, they still were not in the list of available settings - only the same old 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz. What are the specific settings others have used with SwitchResX?
I finally connected the display by the HP DVI to VGA cable. This let me set the resolution to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz, but you can really tell the difference from DVI. The picture has much less crispness and sharpness. It is very soft and fuzzy - good for teddy bears, not displays.

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