Library Preview Window size

I sent feedback about this 2 years ago and it seems Apple didn't listen to me.
Look at the size of that tiny preview window in the Library tab. On my 24" iMac, it's smaller than the screen on my old RAZR. On my 30" Cinema Display, it's almost the size of a viewfinder.
There needs to be a setting to allow a size adjustment for the preview window depending on what resolution you're running. Why bother having one if you can't see what its previewing?

That's a good idea. In the meantime, you can always double-click any media to open it in it's own viewer at full resolution, which I find very helpful...

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