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1680 x 1050 22" monitor resolution (in)compatible with laptop

Tags: Samsung, 22" SyncMaster 226BW, 22" wideTFT-LCD
I have a Sony Vaio (see photo) and am trying to use new Samsung 22" TFT-LCD SyncMaster 226bw as an external monitor.  The resolution on the Samsung is stretched and out of proportion.  I seem unable to get the Sony Vaio to "talk" with the Samsung at it's preferred 1680 x 1050 resolution.  Display properties on the Sony say maximum supported resolution at 1200 x 800.  Does that mean I can't use this new 22" monitor with the laptop (unless I want this distorted appearance)?  I've reviewed several other posts on this topic (http://www.experts-exchange.com/Hardware/Displays_Monitors/LCD_and_Plasma/Q_23355853.html and http://www.experts-exchange.com/Hardware/Displays_Monitors/Q_22553365.html) but I can't tell if the answer to my problem is in there.  I am very interested in helping you help me fix this problem, but I know very little about video cards (i.e. I don't know what/which video card (if any!) my laptop has) but if you tell me how/where to find it, I'll get you whatever information I can.  Thank you in advance for your help!
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