On 12/19/2011 9:54 AM, Doug Person wrote: > Very few monitors today support 1024x768. 1280x1024 is rapidly becoming > obsolete. Useful native resolutions are 1366x768 - also known as 720p, > used widely in laptops and lower priced LCD TVs, 1440x900 and 1680x1050 > (both used in higher end laptops and lower end LCD monitors).
While it's important to support these 16:9 resolutions, it should be remembered that many (most?) ham shacks utilize vintage gear re-purposed from mainstream use. Until the last year or two, the computers in my shack have been 6-8 year old laptops those that I used to use in my business, and I'm still using slightly newer versions of the same type that I bought as off-lease refurbs. Thus, while 4:3 display schemes may be disappearing from NEW equipment, Elecraft is right to support them for compatibility with older monitors. Indeed, the only problem I have right now with using a 10 year old 28-in LCD display originally bought for my biz is that it's too big to fit in the available space above my operating desk. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
