> The thing is, getting a large LCD display, say ~25" with a 4:3 aspect ratio is not > cheap these days. Unless I want to give up some screen area and go 16:9.
Why people are intent on preserving aspect ratio of the hardware is beyond me. If the image fills top to bottom in the natural fashion, let it be! (...let it beee....let it beeeeee, let it bee)
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.