Optimal Resolution?

Hello Folks,
We got a no-name brand (but very nice) LCD TV a while back. OKay... the brand is: THTF. Don't laugh. It works great for TV and stuff.
When I plug in my Mini (using VGA) I get a stretched / fat picture. I am assuming this is aspect ratio - TV screen 16:9 and computer outputing 4:3.
Problem is I cannot seem to change aspect ratio when in VGA mode on the TV and I have tried nearly all of the available resolutions on the Mini and none seem to look right.
Am I just missing some generic resolution setting?
Thanks for your thoughts,
Wiv

Mine is set 1280 x 720. The Mac control panel should tell you what resolutions the monitor\TV can do. Also in the control panel is check box called "Over scan" you will want to play around with.

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