So I received this laptop and wish to give it as a gift this holiday. I was setting it up and noticed the whole screen is not utilized on this laptop.
I checked the Intel Graphics options and there isn't much you can change. It's already at the advertised max "HD" resolution of 1366x768.
Since I have a desktop with a dedicated graphics card, I know the solution is to just go into the graphics options and use the Overscan function which gives you a full screen.
Laptops have no dedicated card, well this one doesn't, so what are customers supposed to do here?
I don't see how this could be sold from Dell and not knowing the whole real estate is not being used, makes no sense. I would assume Dell has a resolution in place already considered this is how it's built and shipped.
Please advise.
Specs: Core i5, 8GB RAM, Win 8.1, Intel HD Graphics 4400_5500
Black border also visible on the official spec sheet: ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_laptop/esuprt_inspiron_laptop/inspiron-15-3542-laptop_Reference%20Guide_en-us.pdf