Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/02/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Screen resolution assumptions for websites
From: Frank Dernie <Frank.Dernie@btinternet.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 08:18:17 +0000

FWIW my smallest monitor is now 1024x768 (on a laptop).
Frank

On Friday, February 27, 2004, at 02:13  am, Jim Laurel wrote:

> I am in the process of building a portfolio site and we are ready to 
> start coding.  But now at the last minute, we are having discussions 
> about screen size assumptions.  A few years ago, everyone designed for 
> 640x480.  Now everyone assumes 800x600.  For this portfolio site, we 
> came up with a design that is optimized for 1024x768.  I believe that 
> it's difficult to show the quality of a photo at less than 600 pixels 
> on the long edge.  And since this is a portfolio site, I want to show 
> the images to best effect.  That means a design optimized for 
> 1024x768.  I'm concerned about alienating people with 800x600 displays 
> (editors, etc), but at the same time, would like the best "fidelity" 
> for users with 1024x768 displays or better.
>
> My questions for the group are:
> 1) How many of you are now using displays with less than 800x600 
> resolution?
> 2) And for those of you who are, are you planning to upgrade to 
> 1024x768 or above in the near future?
>
> Any opinions on the topic would be most welcome.
>
> Thanks for your input,
> --Jim Laurel
>
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