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    Poll : Screen Aspect Ratio : 16:9 - 16:10 or 4:3 or Other which do you prefer?

    Discussion in 'Smartphones and Tablets' started by Tinderbox (UK), Jul 19, 2015.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

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    I prefer 16:10 , 16:9 video`s can be stretched without looking strange and it gives you a little bit more height for browsing the internet.

    You only have one choice, so if you could only have display, which aspect ratio would you pick.

    Should i have added, 2.35:1 as an option :)

    If you choose OTHER can you give a reason.

    Thanks

    John.
     
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  2. noteless

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    I've never had a chance to spend time on a 16:10 screen sadly, so the 16:9 gets my vote.
    I like 4:3 as server/workstation displays but I'd never complain if I'm given a 16:9 to work with.
     
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  3. Mitlov

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    In the context of tablets, 16:10. Smartphones, 16:9. Laptops and desktops, 4:3. Just my ideals, of course.
     
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

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    I could have added more options, but it would confuse the poll, so consider if you could only have one screen ratio which would you choose.

    If you spot something to add just pm me,

    John.

     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 19, 2015
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    If I could only have 1 screen ratio, it'd be 16:10. 16:9 would only be acceptable if it were 1080p or higher.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 19, 2015
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    On laptops, definitely 16:10 because vertical space is at a premium. I actually wouldn't mind 3:2 either.
     
    Mixtli, Jul 25, 2015
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