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They moved from 4:3 -> 16:10 -> 16:9. And the switch to 16:9 happened because of panel cutting and cost, not because of consumer demand. I do wonder if there w
by jamesbritt 15y ago
They moved from 4:3 -> 16:10 -> 16:9. And the switch to 16:9 happened because of panel cutting and cost, not because of consumer demand.
I do wonder if there was some consumer demand, or at least rising consumer acquiescence, because (I'm speculating) as laptops have become less expensive and more powerful the market consisted of relatively fewer developers and business people and more folks who see their computer as an entertainment system.
- pkamb 15y agoDefinitely agree that widescreen has become common due to customer preference. But is 16:9 over 16:10 really a selling point (or even noticeable) to the average laptop buyer? It probably has been used as a gimmick competitive advantage ("even more widescreen than before!") but I bet the 16:10->16:9 move was predominantly due to screen supply and cost.
- jamesbritt 15y agobut I bet the 16:10->16:9 move was predominantly due to screen supply and cost. Most likely, while the percentage of consumers who would be complaining has rapidly dropped. Also, if you've never had a laptop before then it's all pretty much the same.