SPM30: different resolutions at my widescreen display

On my satellite pro M30 there are only 3 resolutions available for the nvidia geforce fx Go5200 driver- 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x800. Only the 1280 x 800 gives an undistorted view on the lcd 15.4 inch built in widescreen display. Other resolutions just show things with the width stretched sideways. The 1280x800 is uncomfortably small for me to view. Shouldn't there be a driver that gives proper widescreen at lower resolution e.g. something like 850 x 600.
The driver I have installed is 4.5.6.2 dated 24/09/2003 and I can't find anything newer on the download site.
Any help is welcomed, thanks, Chris

Hello Chris,
I don't think that it is possible to get more resolutions because your TFT panel only supports these three modes!
You have to differ between TFTs and CRT Monitors! They have different technologies and features.
Sorry! But you can use an old CRT at your desk and choose such a small resolution! ;-)
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