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> The first thing I see is a 16x9 screen, think "pass", and close the page. I like 16x9. What do you want instead?

haunter 4y ago
Not OP but I guess 4:3 or 3:2. Some people prefer those to widescreens, having more vertical space is better MS Surface Books are 3:2 for example (2256 x 1504 on 13,5" / 2496 x 1664 on 15"), or some Thinkpad X1 models are 4:3 (probably just the Fold?). The Framework laptop is also 3:2 (2256 x 1504 on 13,5")
- RodGodKiller 4y ago
  He probably meant 16:10.
  - karmakaze 4y ago
    Yes, I meant 16:10, though 3:2 is also good. 4:3 is really only for tablets or < 12" screens.
- crclist 4y ago
  Looks like it’s been longer than I realized since I last paid attention to displays. That’s wonderful that alternatives to 16:9 are rising again.
- accrual 4y ago
  I recently started using a 1280x1024 display in a 5:4 ratio for my retro PC. I really like it. It's more square than 4:3 and feels very utilitarian. On the other hand, I still prefer 16:10 over 16:9 for modern displays.
  - selfhoster11 4y ago
    Any thoughts on the LG DualUp [0]? It looks quite interesting for portrait mode work, but I've held off from purchasing due to the... unusual aspect ratio and the fact that it'd be rather difficult to use for watching video content. [0]: https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-28mq780-b https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-28mq780-b
    - accrual 4y ago
      It looks really interesting! I found using a different aspect ratio (5:4 in my recent case) changes how I view and interact with the computer. It just feels refreshing to use something different after years of 16:9 and 16:10. Your window layout might be different, which may or may not benefit your workflow. I agree video content might look a little strange unless it was kept on either the top or bottom, and not full screened.
    - karmakaze 4y ago
      I can't imagine it makes the most sense unless you got two of them side-by-side--though that would depend on the nature of your work. I use a 43" 4k 16:9 monitor and don't use the full height, leaving part of the top and bottom edges empty. Moving your eyes/head that much vertically just doesn't seem very natural or ergonomic.
deergomoo 4y ago
I'm not OP but 16:10 or 3:2 are great aspect ratios for laptops.
Raphael 4y ago
16:9 demands true full-screen for viewing 16:9 content. 16:10 leaves a little room for toolbars if you just want to maximize a window and look at something.

Not OP but I guess 4:3 or 3:2. Some people prefer those to widescreens, having more vertical space is better MS Surface Books are 3:2 for example (2256 x 1504 on 13,5" / 2496 x 1664 on 15"), or some Thinkpad X1 models are 4:3 (probably just the Fold?). The Framework laptop is also 3:2 (2256 x 1504 on 13,5")

RodGodKiller 4y ago
He probably meant 16:10.
- karmakaze 4y ago
  Yes, I meant 16:10, though 3:2 is also good. 4:3 is really only for tablets or < 12" screens.
crclist 4y ago
Looks like it’s been longer than I realized since I last paid attention to displays. That’s wonderful that alternatives to 16:9 are rising again.
accrual 4y ago
I recently started using a 1280x1024 display in a 5:4 ratio for my retro PC. I really like it. It's more square than 4:3 and feels very utilitarian. On the other hand, I still prefer 16:10 over 16:9 for modern displays.
- selfhoster11 4y ago
  Any thoughts on the LG DualUp [0]? It looks quite interesting for portrait mode work, but I've held off from purchasing due to the... unusual aspect ratio and the fact that it'd be rather difficult to use for watching video content. [0]: https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-28mq780-b https://www.lg.com/uk/monitors/lg-28mq780-b
  - accrual 4y ago
    It looks really interesting! I found using a different aspect ratio (5:4 in my recent case) changes how I view and interact with the computer. It just feels refreshing to use something different after years of 16:9 and 16:10. Your window layout might be different, which may or may not benefit your workflow. I agree video content might look a little strange unless it was kept on either the top or bottom, and not full screened.
  - karmakaze 4y ago
    I can't imagine it makes the most sense unless you got two of them side-by-side--though that would depend on the nature of your work. I use a 43" 4k 16:9 monitor and don't use the full height, leaving part of the top and bottom edges empty. Moving your eyes/head that much vertically just doesn't seem very natural or ergonomic.

deergomoo 4y ago

I'm not OP but 16:10 or 3:2 are great aspect ratios for laptops.

Raphael 4y ago

16:9 demands true full-screen for viewing 16:9 content. 16:10 leaves a little room for toolbars if you just want to maximize a window and look at something.