MBP13 + external monitor = font size

[iTwitch]

I'm looking to purchase an external monitor (24" @ 1920x1080) for my MacBook Pro (13.3" @ 1280x800) but want the fonts to be larger on the external monitor (eyes aren't what they used to be). The MBP13 has about 113 pixels/inch whereas the monitor has about 92 pixels/inch so I believe the fonts will indeed be larger. Can anyone with a similar setup confirm this or offer any other useful info.

 

[iBookG4user]

I have a 24" monitor and a 15" (1440x900) MacBook Pro and the text does look a bit bigger to me. Although if you want, there are a few things that you could do to help you out a bit. You could go into Safari preferences and then under Advanced check the box "Never use font sizes smaller than" and then select the font size that is most comfortable to your eyes.

 

[iTwitch]

What's the resolution of your 24"? Apps aren't my problem as most allow font size settings, it's the various fixed fonts. Dialogs and menubar etc.

 

[iBookG4user]

What's the resolution of your 24"? Apps aren't my problem as most allow font size settings, it's the various fixed fonts. Dialogs and menubar etc.

My 24" is 1920x1200, it's a 16:10 aspect ratio.