Enabling 2880x1800?

[Orlandoech]

Thinking of getting a rMBP, I was wondering how you enable the 2880x1800 resolution?


I know the native is 1440x900 and goes up to 1920x1200.

 

[jav6454]

I think you can only use full resolution under Windows 7.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

The native resolution is 2880 x 1800 pixel, it just gets displayed as 1440 x 900.
Anyway, here is a solution.

 

[BigZ9]

You can get 2880x1800 in OSX. Download Retina DisplayMenu.
http://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/vi9yf/set_your_retina_macbook_pros_resolution_to/

 

[nontroppo]

SwitchResX allows not only for resolution switching for any resolution but you can also set app triggers, so for example starting lightroom switches to 2880x1800 automagically, as well lots more control...

http://www.madrau.com/indexSRX4.html

 

[Stetrain]

I know the native is 1440x900 and goes up to 1920x1200.

The default resolution is actually 2880x1800 with all applications running at double size. Things look like 1440x900 size-wise but for example if you set a 2880x1800 wallpaper it will use the full resolution. The same applies for viewing images etc. in retina-aware applications like iPhoto and Aperture.

 

[iLikeTurtles!]

You can but everything is gonna loook very TINY

 

[Mabyboi]

I made a post not too long ago about getting to 2880x1800.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1400868/

 

[stevelam]

Native 2800 res is a horrible idea on the tiny 15" screen.

 

[playsontheleft]

I seem to be the only person able to work very happily at 2880x1880, haha. I love having a lot of screen space and, while 1920x1200 is far easier on the eyes at first, it just seems that everything displays too large for me now - even on a 15" screen! I'm feeling very comfortable at 2880x1800 and love the amount of space that I'm provided with without sacrificing, for my eyes anyway, readable text.

On the topic of this thread, I like SetResX. It has a lot of resolutions to pick from, including the obvious 2880x1800. It sits as a lightweight menu bar app for quick switching and it costs nothing. However, I've noticed that some resolutions (oddly, including 1440x900) display as if they were on a normal screen when you switch to them from SetResX rather than System Preferences - not Retinised at all. But 2880x1800 looks just fine and this app should suit your needs.

 

[terraphantm]

Native 2800 res is a horrible idea on the tiny 15" screen.

I don't know, the more I use it, the more I'm liking it. All that real estate is nice to have