Originally posted by: fiip7
I think if you?re trying to decide between the 2001 or the 2005 unless you really want widescreen for a specific reason, go with the 2001.
The standard resolution screen will give you larger viewable area:
20.1 Diagonal with standard 4:3 ratio = 193.92 sq. in.
20.1 Diagonal with widescreen 16:9 ratio = 174.94 sq. in.
THE STANDARD 4:3 RATIO GIVES YOU 10% MORE VIEWABLE AREA!
If you want the details keep reading?
20.1" diagonal on a 4:3 aspect ratio will give you dimensions in the realm of 16.08" x 12.06" giving you an approximate total viewable area as 193.92 sq. in.
(That uses the typical 3-4-5, where 4 is the width, 3 is the height, and 5 is the hypotenuse right triangle)
20.1" diagonal on a 16:9 aspect ratio will be smaller given that any maximum area in a boxed area will be made by a square and the 4:3 is closer to a square than 16:9 however if you want to get specific about it here it is:
Given the 16? x 9? ratio or approximately a 30-60-90 triangle, you can use a little trig and figure the sides out to be 17.407? and 10.05? giving an approximate total area of 174.94 sq. in.