Screen Resolution: What setting do webmasters use?

[MrYum]

Originally Posted by EmporerEJ

As I told Toby in another forum I run 1600 X 1200, but I use FrontPage which also has the built in previewer that allows you to lauch whatever browser you want in whatever size to see how it appears.
It's very handy.

Yep Emporer...when I look at how much more productive I am using FF as opposed to IE, FF wins hands down everytime

The developer tools extension is one of the best addons for folks in our biz. Also, has a single click to view source code in a new tab...VERY handy for site reviews

[digifan]

Originally Posted by Cleo

Bingo

I agree 100%... it is always easier on the eye so the surfer can focus on the content.

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by Toby

Hey now, not that much older, but I *was* there when Al Gore invented the Internet.

I was running a lowly BBS called "Sex2CStore" when Al Gore invented the internet and the great light of the world turned on.....

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by MrYum

Yep Emporer...when I look at how much more productive I am using FF as opposed to IE, FF wins hands down everytime

The developer tools extension is one of the best addons for folks in our biz. Also, has a single click to view source code in a new tab...VERY handy for site reviews

Hmmmm.......FP has that too.....and split screen.......
en-Garde!

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by Joe

Pssshh... I think I'm on the highest resolution of everyone else:

1680x1050

I have fairly good vision, and have no trouble seeing fonts. The downside is reviewing sites in a non-native 800x600 resolution.

Nope, I got you beat overall....
1600 X 1200 (Count d'em pixels!)

Naaa naa!

[MrYum]

Originally Posted by EmporerEJ

Hmmmm.......FP has that too.....and split screen.......
en-Garde!

Hmmm...ok...it's ON!

Does FP have an option to validate html and css???

Back atcha there big guy!

[spazlabz]

1280x1024 because i used adobe premier pro and I honestly think that any lower resolution and I would not be able to view the work area with any efficiency at all

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by MrYum

Hmmm...ok...it's ON!

Does FP have an option to validate html and css???

Back atcha there big guy!

If I understand what you mean by "validate" I will give you a cautious "yes,"

(And watch for the fleche attack.....)

[binxgook]

8x6 myself.

[MrYum]

Originally Posted by EmporerEJ

If I understand what you mean by "validate" I will give you a cautious "yes,"

(And watch for the fleche attack.....)

Damn, thought I'd get ya on that one! lol

It just runs the page through a few online validators to verify the code is tight and error free

Aw...fuck it...throw caution to the wind...attack!

OUCH! Poked myself with this damn thing! LMAO!

[Cleo]

Originally Posted by SexyCityJim

1280x1024 because i used adobe premier pro and I honestly think that any lower resolution and I would not be able to view the work area with any efficiency at all

I have the same problem with Final Cut Pro. Even with two monitors I find myself wishing for more desktop space. Prices on large LCDs like in the 30" size are coming down, wishing, wishing…

Spreadsheets are evil too.

But it still doesn't matter with web sites since I keep my browser window about the same size as a magazine page would be.

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by MrYum

Damn, thought I'd get ya on that one! lol

It just runs the page through a few online validators to verify the code is tight and error free

Aw...fuck it...throw caution to the wind...attack!

OUCH! Poked myself with this damn thing! LMAO!

How about we call it a draw?
I think it's a matter of personal preference anyhow, and I'm too damn old to learn something new.

[bdld]

i'm at 1280x768, gotta love widescreens

[Rui]

I use 1280x1024, but I'm looking forward into raising my desktop workspace, this is clearly not enough for me

[Jeremiasz]

yeah need more space for dreamwaever and photoshop

[Blnt]

1280x1024@19" monitor. Any lower resolution on my 19" looks preety bad for me. I build, submit and watch the sites in this res, and I personally think that this is kind of standart these times. I know that a lot of people still use 800x600 or 1024x768 (in work? ).
Btw, I know a lot of different peole and the lower res they use is 1024x768.

[Mr. Blue]

Originally Posted by Cleo

Prices on large LCDs like in the 30" size are coming down, wishing, wishing….

That's on my wishlist...I saw a nice 30" LCD at a clients office...I worked on that comp all day long and had withdrawl when I went home and had my 17" waiting for me.

[Cleo]

Originally Posted by Mr. Blue

That's on my wishlist...I saw a nice 30" LCD at a clients office...I worked on that comp all day long and had withdrawl when I went home and had my 17" waiting for me.

My rich neighbor has one. He doesn't have any programs installed on the computer except for the iApps and stuff that comes with a Mac so it's had to really get a feel for what can be done with this much desktop space.

Most web sites, including my stuff, look ridiculous on it if you surf with the browser full screen.

He uses everything full screen, even something like an open/save dialog.

[Mr. Blue]

Originally Posted by Cleo

My rich neighbor has one. He doesn't have any programs installed on the computer except for the iApps and stuff that comes with a Mac so it's had to really get a feel for what can be done with this much desktop space.

Most web sites, including my stuff, look ridiculous on it if you surf with the browser full screen.

He uses everything full screen, even something like an open/save dialog.

The first thing I did was check my webpages on it, wasn't easy as they had porn sites blocked, but I just slipped around using a proxy. 30" make webpages look ridiculous.

omg though, did photoshop look sexy at that size. Usually I have my tools panels half minimized or pushed off to the side...a little off the screen. 30" you could keep every tool panel open. I swear I haven't had lust like that over anything in awhile.

Sad thing is that the person I was working for...just used the computer to check email and browse the web. *sigh*

[Cleo]

My neighbor surfs porn sites, grabs images, adds them to iPhoto, and changes his desktop picture a lot, nothing else. It's painful to see this hardware not being utilized.

[Mr. Blue]

Sad thing is most people that can afford this stuff doesn't have to do the daily grind on the computer. One funny thing though, you could read this guys emails clear across the office. He typed everything in word first and would have it full screen and he would have it on like 200% or something.

To Whom It May Concern:

[MrYum]

Originally Posted by EmporerEJ

How about we call it a draw?
I think it's a matter of personal preference anyhow, and I'm too damn old to learn something new.

Works for me...though it must be said, you are a valiant opponent

Seriously though, totally understand what you mean. We get so used to our tools...it becomes difficult at best to change unless there's a really strong reason for it...

[Cleo]

In ten years computer screens are going to be whole walls or at least very large.

Magazines, books, and newspapers are a certain size not because they couldn't be made bigger but because it is a size that works for the format.

Just because a screen is 30" doesn't mean that web pages should be made that big. Just as magazines, books, and newspapers are not made the size of your whole desk or reading table.

Most things on the computer are modeled after real world items and I would imagine that web pages will end up the size of magazines, books, and newspapers instead of continuing to grow with screen sizes.

[Mishi]

Originally Posted by Cleo

In ten years computer screens are going to be whole walls or at least very large.

Magazines, books, and newspapers are a certain size not because they couldn't be made bigger but because it is a size that works for the format.

Just because a screen is 30" doesn't mean that web pages should be made that big. Just as magazines, books, and newspapers are not made the size of your whole desk or reading table.

Most things on the computer are modeled after real world items and I would imagine that web pages will end up the size of magazines, books, and newspapers instead of continuing to grow with screen sizes.

That's an excellent point. No matter what size and resolution monitors may reach, there will always be a range of paragraph widths and font sizes that are of a comfortable size for reading for most people.

I think there should be a CSS font-range parameter, or something...so we can have reasonable control over layout while still allowing the end-user to be comfortable.

[SexyCityEddie]

i prefer 1280 X 1024