ClearType issue with iPad 2 orientation

Robin · 06-21-2011, 01:14 PM

Hi,

When using the iPad 2 as an additional monitor, ClearType appears to fail (text looks shabby). If I hold the screen upside-down, the screen orientation flips and CT suddenly appears crispy and good. However, the snazzy magnetic cover enforces which way up the iPad 2 will be when used in an upright position.

The Windows 7 ClearType configuration utility cannot be used to fix the issue although in principle it should (you can configure monitors separately). I don't know if this is a bug in your driver or in Windows, but clicking 'finish' at the end of the wizard doesn't change cleartype.

FYI - this amused me during the registration process

06-21-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
Robin Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2	ClearType issue with iPad 2 orientation Hi, When using the iPad 2 as an additional monitor, ClearType appears to fail (text looks shabby). If I hold the screen upside-down, the screen orientation flips and CT suddenly appears crispy and good. However, the snazzy magnetic cover enforces which way up the iPad 2 will be when used in an upright position. The Windows 7 ClearType configuration utility cannot be used to fix the issue although in principle it should (you can configure monitors separately). I don't know if this is a bug in your driver or in Windows, but clicking 'finish' at the end of the wizard doesn't change cleartype. FYI - this amused me during the registration process