Dell ST2410 Monitor - best resolution settings???

[OceanFrog]

Hey all.

I just got the Dell ST2410 24" monitor for my 2009 13" MacBook pro. Excellent monitor ... I like it a lot.

The Dell website says "Optimal Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz" and I have the resolution set at this. However using these settings there are black bars down the right and left hand side of the monitor. This loses me screen real estate.

I was just wondering if anyone knew ways to get rid of the black bars? Also, is this the best resolution setting for this screen and my MacBook?

All suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance,
OF

 

[kasakka]

Probably a typo. Just set it at the highest resolution available, 60 Hz refresh rate.

 

[OceanFrog]

Probably a typo. Just set it at the highest resolution available, 60 Hz refresh rate.

1920 x 1080 at 60Hz is the highest resolution available.

But there are still black bars.

Any way to set the monitor at a higher resolution and get rid of the black bars?

 

[CubeHacker]

1920 x 1080 is the correct resolution for that monitor. Have you tried it in another computer? There is a chance that it is defective.

 

[mchalebk]

Do you have the monitor set up to mirror the MBP display? If so, I think it will use the same resolution as the MBP. If you set it up to extend the desktop, it should be selectable.

 

[OceanFrog]

Do you have the monitor set up to mirror the MBP display? If so, I think it will use the same resolution as the MBP. If you set it up to extend the desktop, it should be selectable.

Thanks man ... thats it! I can only get the 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz resolution when I turn off mirroring.

 

[hatersgonnahate]

can u now get 1920 x 1080 resolution?

have u solved ur problem?

im having trouble getting a 1920 x 1080 resolution on my st2410

 

[stordoff]

The MacBook Pros have a 16:10 display, but the ST2410 is 16:9. This necessitates black bars down the sides when you have mirroring enabled. In extended desktop mode, 1920x1080@60 is perfect for this display.

It's a great monitor for the price. Perfect for watching movies.

 

[OverSpun]

I know this is a bit old thread since I have this same display... Did anyone buy a stand for the display since it has pretty minimal adjustments (especially height)?

I guess it could be part of my desk, but my neck is killing me.