First off,
Morning interview with David Cook (November 19, 2008) - http://wjz.com/morningedition/David.cook.s...r.2.868271.html
3 minutes in, they show David-Cook.org in reference to his "website."

My main issue though and request is asking how you guys see the website. When they showed the website in the video, it looked like this:


I've heard a couple of people say they need to scroll to the right to view the rest of the site...These are people using screen resolutions 800x600 and lower. In the above image, they can't even see the LIGHT that flashes or the rest of Cook's body.

I use 1280x1024 screen resolution and the site then looks like this:


I would like everyone to please post if they see the website similar to picture 1 or picture 2. Of course it looks better in picture 2.

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Here's a tip:
Most websites nowadays aren't made for a 800x600 screen resolution anymore (example in the first picture above shows that it doesn't show the whole site). Most sites are made in width of 1024 pixels (sorry for the new language).

Now it's time to change your display settings...view the example below:

- Right click on your DESKTOP
- Choose Properties
- Select Display Settings
- Drag the slider off of 800x600 and make it anything of 1024 or greater...


You can also access Appearances through the Control Panel. Start > Settings > Control Panel

Hi travis!!! I actually have an INBETWEEN VIEW!! LOL !!! I'm working with a 1024 x 768 pixel resol. And this is the way I see the site on my pc. I cant even scroll to the sides, and until I saw your pic, I hadn't noticed the Bulb on the left or that we could actually see David's body!!

Yeah I know people using older computers with the bulky monitor use the 800x600 settings which sucks lol. Even DCO uses a 1024+ resolution...but like I said, most sites are made for 1024 or greater now so I just want to make sure everyone is getting the full effect of the site and not just partial

I would say for me I see the site #2 option

Well, I just changed the Resol settings just to get the proper view for the site!! the dash FTW!

My screen res is 1400x900. And I see picture 2.

That's the screen resolution I use as well. I noticed the light bulb before this, but I can only see half of it, and I didn't know that you could see the rest of Dave either.

Mine looks exactly like #2, except without the Amazon ad for some reason...I guess that's my ad-blocker. I use Firefox with 1440x900 resolution.

I have the whole enchillada and then some - the new site is modern, goes beautifully with the album and lettering. Only thing - David has green eyes, not blue............. you know, those little details and all.

^I think travis did that to fit the blue theme he had going.

But yes, Travis, I do see the whole thing, and DANG it's amazing!!!!!!!!!

I see picture number 2 on my laptop and desktop. Both computers are widescreen so I think that helps with how I see the site.

hehe yeah blue was on purpose

I see Pic #2 haha

Travis- I don't see Davids body. I went to properties and up came Task bar & Start Menu Properties. Can't find display settings. Should I go into Control Panel for that? Rhoda

I see picture 2 and noticed David's blue eyes ... I likey

The site looks awesome Travis!

1280 X 800 pixels, and I see the light bulb and David's body (#2 above).

Yeah you can go into control panel and then appearance

Thanks Travis-I did that and went into Settings and I came up with the screen that you have on here and changed it to 1280x1024 and see the light bulb flash on and off (cool) and full David with beautiful BLUE eyes!!!! Love the site!!!!
Rhoda

Hey MS!

Travis, I see option 2 with no problem. I didn't notice the light bulb until you pointed it out. However, David's eyes are strange looking LOL

Thanks Travis, you are the man!

Travis,
I get picture 1 because I choose low res mode, but I see picture 2 if I change to the recommended resolution. The problem for me is, that makes everything smaller -- I know there's seemingly more turf, but it's not nearly as enjoyable experience for me -- and this IS a leisure activity! :-) I have good computer glasses and spend a lot of time online -- I know you're right about current design standards, I'm just saying . . . esp on a laptop, low res (larger) is better for tons of text - -and scanning a gazillion forums is all about tons of text. Of course, I could try to increase the text size in the browser, but 1) you'd have to let me by not overriding user options and 2) it totally screws with the rest of the page layout, as you know.

I think it's really smart to take a show of hands re: screen resolution. I'm wondering how many people have also noticed a slow down in refresh rate, etc since the new design -- I have very high speed Internet service and I've noticed much slower load times lately.

My last comment is re: user login. Am I missing the convenient front page login because I'm using lower res or is it gone with the wind and all logins have to go to a second page to enter name & password? I miss that old shortcut.

Love the calendar and poll area.
NEMO Cougar

That picture is exactly how I see the site as well, whether at work or at home (bigger monitor at work, but access to settings is restricted there). I love the wide view site, though. A lot of thought went into this redesign, and it shows. Looks great when you screencap it like it should be.

Hi Travis,

View #2 for me! But I've just got to say you are so the web nerd! I just watched the interview and I about died on the floor laughing because the guy says he just looked at David's website and then your site pops up on the screen! Not DCO! Funny because when you watched it your first thought was that's what my site looks like...Oh that's the best I've seen all day!

Danielle

I have a widescreen laptop set at 1280 x 800 and get #2. I love the light bulb!! My desktop has a regular 17" LCD monitor set at 1024 x 768 and that gets the picture CRNat has above with half a light bulb and David's neck.

BTW, I love the new look!

It's on the front page as well in the middle of all the mess right above the images. It'll say Log in or Register.



haha thanks...I guess that's the mind of a web designer :\

mine's as high as it'll go 1024X728. So I only see half the bulb and the back of is collar is cut off. Dinosaur Laptop, but hey, I'm online so can't complain.

My original resolution was 1024x768, so I was getting the view that CRNat had. I didn't have to scroll over to see anything. I changed the resolution to 1280x1024 but agree that it makes everything seem really small, so I think I'll change it back.

I absolutely LOVE the new look of the site, Travis...well done!

Ditto

I just got it light bulb, "Light On" LOL Travis you are too funny!

I have 1280 resolution and everything seems fine to me...Nothing small? Maybe you just have to get use to it?

I have 1280x720 resolution...I can see the whole thing well. No problems at all.

Hey Travis awesome Web Nerd! I'm good -- pic #2 FTW!

My only small problem right now is that I changed my avatar yesterday and it's still not showing---notg sure why---I've logged back out and in a coupla times and I still see my old one--oh well! not a biggy!

Hi Travis, I also see picture 2 both at work and home. The new site looks great, thanks for all your hard work!

Laurie

Same case for me.

I see #2 and everything's lovely! I love the new look. I laughed out loud yesterday when The Dash was shown on WJZ. So funny!

I agree that David's eyes look a bit odd in the turquoise color (at least that's what I see!), but it's all good!

I have a desktop and laptop both with res set at 1024x768 and I get Image#1 on both machines.

Hey Travis--I have my screen settings at 1024 by 768 and don't even see David in the right hand corner. Also, on the main screen I couldn't find a place to log in?? Am I blind?? Don't answer that.

Ardie4dc

Hold the phone---I am crazy. I went back to the HOME page (I was looking at the forum page-duh) and I do see David but the light bulb is barely visible on the left. It's more like the #1 view.

ardie4dc

Okay, I"m back. Too many interruptions to really be paying attention. Durn Work Place!

My screen is the same as CRNAT & Squeezil, but you know I can navigate through with no problems.

I love the new web site. You are quite the guru. I like how the back ground stays put and the rest of the page moves.
Great Job!!

They are links now rather than boxes to input your information. If you are logged out, at the top middle it'll say Login | Register

I also see an in between view BUT it's because I have My Favorites opened at the left side of my screen at all times! I can't live without them. I closed the favorites and I saw image 2 that you've posted... and it's beautiful!!!!

My screen res. is 1280 x 800

Hi Travis!

I see everything like option #2. I see it in 1680x1050 (22 inch monitor). I just love your new layout. It's amazing!

Hi Travis,

I see the second display you posted. My laptop & desktop both have widescreens, so it's nice to see something filling in the space!

I've been wanting to post something about the new look. You've done an awesome job on it. I really love the look. It's always feels like home here. I never noticed that the light bulb blinks when you first get here. LOL Guess I need to look around more.

Thanks for all you do here Travis. I know I'm guilty of taking things for granted sometimes ... but you're definitely appreciated!

Saundra

I'm seeing something in between one and two. I'm happy that I don't have to scroll over to see anymore. I'm very happy.

Jeannine

That's what I have also. If I try and go higher it makes the entire screen smaller, and with these old eyes, I need it as big as I can get it. I don't know if having a 17" flat monitor has anything to do with it.
Jamie

I see something between 1 and 2. Can see half a light bulb, can't see David's whole body.

I see the whole site, I have an LCD monitor.
Never noticed the light bulb tho, till you mentioned it! LOL!

Great job on this site Travis...

I think you did an awesome job with the website. I love the background and the picture of David and the tint of blue in his eyes are very cool!!

Thank you for the new look

~davidcook_phoenix20

I also have the "in-between" view that a few others on here have i.e. the 1/2 light bulb/etc.)

Looks good tho!!
SourceNRG

I see the 2nd pic, Travis..... and if I haven't said so before.....I do appreciate your creativity and commitment in giving us this new look.... YOU RAWK....... big time....THANKS A LOT!

Hi Travis!

I see it like it should be, but I have a new lap top with wide screen. No problems at all!

Thank You for all your good work!

~LadyBirdSF~