1920x1080 VS 1920x1200

thank you postman - now we can see properly.

for movies - the 16:19 will be much bigger than the 16:10, because it will have black bars
 
no, i'm just pointing a few things out, and you guys keep arguing with me :p

obviously if the 16:9 screen is smaller than the 16:10 screen it's gonna count for the 16:10


but if we compare apples with apples, the 16:9 is better for games and movies - only benefit of a 16:10 is 120 pixels of real estate.

But it's never apples with apples as both 16:10 and 16:9 are not available on the same size monitors :)
 
But it's never apples with apples as both 16:10 and 16:9 are not available on the same size monitors :)

Exactly, but this obviously does not apply in this 'debate'. Even if a 16:9 wins out by a few mm I would still opt for the 16x10
 
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and if you look at postmanpot's image - remember 1 thing: although the 16:10 screen is taller, the black bars does not only take away the extra space, it takes away MORE, because the movie has to maintain a 16:9 ratio

so the 16:9 displays a wider AND taller image ;)

anyway, i like 16:10, because it has a bigger res for windows - just stating that for movies it's a smaller image, that is all i'm doing. :o

good day sirs...lol
 
and if you look at postmanpot's image - remember 1 thing: although the 16:10 screen is taller, the black bars does not only take away the extra space, it takes away MORE, because the movie has to maintain a 16:9 ratio

so the 16:9 displays a wider AND taller image ;)

anyway, i like 16:10, because it has a bigger res for windows - just stating that for movies it's a smaller image, that is all i'm doing. :o

good day sirs...lol

I think you've talked so much BS tonight that you've even confused yourself :p
Your whole "argument" relies on the screens being the SAME SIZE, which...wait for it... they are NOT :)
 
how can you compare a 22" to a 23" or whatever??

i'm comparing a 22" to a 22"
 
how can you compare a 22" to a 23" or whatever??

i'm comparing a 22" to a 22"

They don't frigging make 22" 16:10 monitors, the 16:10 monitors are usually a bit bigger than the 22" 16:9's, even if it's by 0.5".
You are trying to compare things that don't exist in this universe.
 
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how can you compare a 22" to a 23" or whatever??

i'm comparing a 22" to a 22"

22" = 1680 x 1050 :)

You are comparing something theoretical which does not EXIST, we are trying to explain to you that from what you can actually buy (at a store) that comparing screens which are 16:10(24") and 16:9(23") have a similar-ish width but the 16:10 screen has a increased height :).
 
how can you compare a 22" to a 23" or whatever??

i'm comparing a 22" to a 22"

different ratios :p.

But I agree with Keeper, how can you compare different sizes? However, I don't think you get 16:10 and 16:9 monitors with the same size.

But, in general, the 16:10 gives you more pixels, therefor more viewing while gaming :). As for movies, well, 16:9 is better, hence why all wide screen tv's are 16:9.

Oh, and remember that it's not an extra 120 pixles, it's more like 1920x120

therefor an extra 230 400 pixles (because you adding an extra 120 onto the y-value, but the x-values are the same, so you have to work out the new area)
 
different ratios :p.

But I agree with Keeper, how can you compare different sizes? However, I don't think you get 16:10 and 16:9 monitors with the same size.

But, in general, the 16:10 gives you more pixels, therefor more viewing while gaming :). As for movies, well, 16:9 is better, hence why all wide screen tv's are 16:9.

Oh, and remember that it's not an extra 120 pixles, it's more like 1920x120

therefor an extra 230 400 pixles (because you adding an extra 120 onto the y-value, but the x-values are the same, so you have to work out the new area)

LOL...you agree but then in the same sentence basically disprove his argument:D

The thread was about the two different resolutions which are pretty much only found on screens of slightly different sizes, so the comparison has to be made between screens which differ in size.

Now if the op wanted to choose between two screen both with the same physical dimensions with the two different apect ratios then I would agree with Keeper that the 16:9 would indeed provide a wider image in those circumstances. :P
 
there we go - 20.05" x 8.54" for the 16:9 and 19.93" x 8.48" for the 16:10
 
Ok since when has this become a TV thread...?...stick to what we have available for PC screens please....this is in the PC HARDWARE section of the forum after all :)
 
yes because the laws of maths change when a "PC monitor" is used instead of a "TV monitor" :rolleyes:
 
yes because the laws of maths change when a "PC monitor" is used instead of a "TV monitor" :rolleyes:

Because we are discussing PC screen related resolutions with what is AVAILABLE to us...capishe...? So If the op had to go buy a PC screen tomorrow, what would you recommend...?
 
there we go - 20.05" x 8.54" for the 16:9 and 19.93" x 8.48" for the 16:10

You are comparing two sizes where one does not exist for a 16:10

Compare a 23" 16:9 (Samsung 2333SW or P2350) to a 23.6" (Samsung 2494HS, smallest 16:10 1920x1200 I can think of) and you will see there is nothing to write home about.
 
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