Wide Format 16x10 Aspect Ratio Monitor versus Standard 4x3

I'm processing monitor info for my next purchase. I see the Dell 2005FPW
and it's wide format, but never used one like this. In a 20" size, are
there any opinions as to this format's acceptability (or lack thereof..)
as compared to the standard 4x3 format? Thanks for your thoughts

Nick Chirikos
Housewright Design-Build Ltd.

 

I've been thinking about this issue as well. I think for CAD the
issue is the type of things you draw. I used to work for a company
that made the mobile conveyors that airlines used to load luggage into
an airplane. These vehicles were significantly longer than they were
wide or tall. In this instance the wide format would be very useful.

Now, the company I work for makes theatrical sets, which are
generally more square in their aspect ratio. So, wide format would
not be a benefit.

Finally, the aspect ratio of paper sized 11x17, 17x22, 22x34, etc is
very close to the 4x3 aspect ratio when used in landscape
orientation... so I think that is a major factor for everyone.

Joe Dunfee

 

I had another thought. When looking at wide-format LCD's vs. the
4x3, for the comparable horizontal resolutions (and prices), the wide
format versions just OMIT pixels vertically. So, in choosing a 4x3 you
get more total pixels to use. So, there is no advantage to looking for
wide format in this way of looking at things.

Joe Dunfee

 

I like your observation comparing paper sizes to the screen size. They
relate directly to each other, so I did the math, dividing the height by
the width for both screens and four paper sizes

Screens:
Size Ratio
10 : 16 .6250
3 : 4 .7500

Paper:
11 x 17 .6471
18 x 24 .7500
24 x 36 .6667
36 x 48 .7500

Then divided the screen ratios by the paper ratios, and arranged the
results by proportion.

..7500/.7500 1.000 (18x24 or 36x48 on 4:3)
..6250/.6471 .9659 (11x17 on 16:10)
..6250/.6667 .9375 (24x36 on 16:10)
..7500/.6667 1.125 (24x36 on 4:3)
..7500/.6471 1.159 (11x17 on 4:3)
..6250/.7500 .8334 (18x24 or 36x48 on 16:10)

I do mostly 2D architectural on 24x36 and 11x17, so it looks like the
wide aspect would be fine for me (if my math is correct...)
Nick C







..

 

and dont forget as with the dell 24" wuxga screen you can turn it 90 degrees
to a portrate ratio

 

Thanks for your input. I've ordered the Dell 2005. I'll post my
observations after I've had a chance to get familiar with it.

Nick