Mac Mini DVi on HDTV - PROBLEM
hey all,
i am using a mac mini (1.42 G4 80gb 512 combo) on a sharp HDTV using a DVI to HDMI cable.
everything works but i have a problem that it is slightly blurred, this makes text (especially small fonts) very difficult to read.
is there any way to alter this or at least improve the visual quality?
thanks anyone who can suggest.
Dan Harris
Nerox9
i am using 1280 x 720 resolution, the other resolutions have the same blurred problem but it makes all the icons and stuff bigger.
The tv / monitor is 26 inches.
thanks
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