Macbook does not detect the right monitor native resolution

[hey-u]

I am connecting my Macbook on my HD TV but the osx does not detect the appropriate native resolution. MY Samsung TV has a native resolution of 1365x768 but the osx only detects and offers 1280 or 1920 (they both look really bad on my TV).

I used a mini-DVI to DVI adapter and a DVI to HDMI cable.

I also tried, without success, to create specific display settings using SwitchResX and DisplayConfigX.

I know that there is not a big difference between 1280 and 1365 but still, it's very annoying espacially that I my old PC with XP detected the right resolution as soon as connected it...

Thanks!

 

[CaptainChunk]

That actually might have to do with limitations of the video driver (as in what resolutions it will allow the video chipset to output).

 

[Chedam]

Yeah, I have a strong suspicion that the Intel GMA 950's limits are coming in to play here.

Might I suggest a MacBook Pro?

 

[dalvin200]

my macbook has the intel gma 950 chipset.. and it can output 1920x1080i to my 40" samung lcd tv - which is full hd - 1080p)

OP - have you gone into Display settings and Detected Displays.. and those are the only 2 options available? which is quite weird..