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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Screen resolution assumptions for websites
From: Nathan Wajsman <n.wajsman@chello.nl>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 18:44:31 +0100
References: <7DEA170A-68CA-11D8-A7A7-000A9568588C@nwlink.com>

Jim,

I think that 1024x768 is a reasonable standard in this day and age. Even
my 5 year-old notebook PC on which I am writing this message has that.

Nathan

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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