Hello:
For quite some time now I 've noticed most flash sites are designed for the 1024x768 screen resolution. Now, I also noticed most clients (at least here in Puerto Rico) don’t even realize the monitor resolution can be changed. They’re stuck with the 800x600 (I say it’s the res for the ignorant). I mostly design my sites for 1024x768, looking to achieve the smaller and cooler look. But when the client open their sites they don’t see the site as it is supposed to… and no matter how many times you warn them about the res setting, 90% won’t change it… Should I get stuck with the 800 res? Should I keep up with the 1024? Should I throw away a better viewing for lack of knowledge?
i’d say gear it toward the visitors’ and the client’s need and ability. ex: the elderly would probably be a safe bet at 800 while the younger more techno savy would be 1024. also the profession, obviously everyone that is a web designer is at least at 1024 (i hope). :tie:
I would put 1024x768 as standard since I have also seen Mlk’s link already. If you think 800x600 is also necessary, put two options in your splash page.
Gah, if you’re lucky enough to have a monitor to support it. Granted, at home I have 1600x1200 and 12somethingx1024 but my laptop only supports 800x600
BTW, I always design for 800x600 unless im relatively sure that over 90 percent are higher (for instance in gaming sites).
As for the stats page I would question the validity of it given where it gets its stats from. (who is going to opt in but the net savy, and who are their users)
If Kirupa was to resgister there it would tell him that 98% of his users are 1024*768 or better. But then given the people that come here that wouldn’t be suprising.
Most OEM’s dont bother changing screen res, most people have know idea what screen res is. Yeah people who are computer savy, play games, or design know about it, but most dont.
Even if those stats where accurate, would you want to ignore 30% of your viewers right off the bat ? (given that it is more than likely higher than that)
If I were lazy, or there wasn’t enough money in it…
Just make it 750450 100%.
It will look nice and small on a 1024768, it will look huge and kinda funny at 800*600.
But as long as it fits on their screen, if they are to dumb to change there res then stuff them
Here’s my theories on “out of date” screen resolutions…
Millions of web designers spend hours and hours providing completely different sites for different resolutions, browsers and such and write whole scripts to detect which resolution their visitor has, right?
The problem is, sooner or later, 800X600 will HAVE to become obsolete. BUT, if people keep making allowances for these people, then there’ll be no INSENTIVE for these people to change their resolution settings!
So, wouldn’t it be better if all web developers just ditched these losers and raised the standard to 1024X768!? Sounds mad and obviously it’s never gonna become a reality but it’s an interesting concept.
Here’s my theories on “out of date” screen resolutions…
Millions of web designers spend hours and hours providing completely different sites for different resolutions, browsers and such and write whole scripts to detect which resolution their visitor has, right?
The problem is, sooner or later, 800X600 will HAVE to become obsolete. BUT, if people keep making allowances for these people, then there’ll be no INSENTIVE for these people to change their resolution settings!
So, wouldn’t it be better if all web developers just ditched these losers and raised the standard to 1024X768!? Sounds mad and obviously it’s never gonna become a reality but it’s an interesting concept.
Interesting concept indeed :sure:
However when you’re designing a website you want to maximise your audience, rather than reducing it (just my opinion) :beam:
Yeah but by sacrificing some users, you could save a lot of time in developing sites in the future is everyone just pulled together and basically FORCED people into 1024X868! I know it sounds bad, but it might actually educate people about computers a bit more too.
In the long run, your visitors could go up!
Obviously, it’s a mad theory but I think it as least entertains!
Yeah but by sacrificing some users, you could save a lot of time in developing sites in the future is everyone just pulled together and basically FORCED people into 1024X868! I know it sounds bad, but it might actually educate people about computers a bit more too.
In the long run, your visitors could go up!
Obviously, it’s a mad theory but I think it as least entertains!
Yes, you also have a point :sigh:
By the way I never knew there was a screen resolution “1024X868”
Problem with going larger is some people dont like it.
I like mine at 1280*960, it just feels like you have a much larger work space because everything is smaller. (but then I have 20/20 vision)
I had a friend, I changed his from 800600 to 1024768 and he hated it… Thought it made everything hard to read. I think most people 40+ would prefer 800*600 because of their eye sight.
And most people who buy websites for their companies, are in the older age bracket.
I have always thought it would be better to have 1 resolution, unfortunatly it still wont look the same because people have different size monitors.
What about us lot with TFT screens? My monitor has to be at 1280 x 1024 or it looks like it’s on drugs. Perhaps sites the size of postage stamps are the way forward o_O
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