Hi. The resolution of the 21.5" iMac is listed as 1920x1080, whereas my 3-year-old 17" MacBook Pro has 1920x1200. Am I correct in thinking that the iMac has less screen real estate, then?
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resolution of 21.5" iMac vs 17" MacBook Pro
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The new iMacs have fewer vertical pixels because the aspect ratio is 16:9 instead of 16:10. Obviously, the iMac has a larger dot pitch than the MacBook Pro as well, as a result of its larger physical dimensions. The aspect ratio change is because home videos are typically 16:9, so things a better aligned for consumers than they are professionals (i.e. a 27" Display can show four 720p movies tiled, at 100% zoom, with no extra).
Vertical pixels are one of the earth's scarcest resources. I'd do almost anything to add another 160 vertical pixels to my cinema display (and soon, iMac), but alas it is not meant to be.
Vertical pixels are one of the earth's scarcest resources. I'd do almost anything to add another 160 vertical pixels to my cinema display (and soon, iMac), but alas it is not meant to be.
When the 16:10 displays became widely available, I liked them. Bought them. Used them.
When the 16:9 displays took over and the 16:10 displays virtually disappeared, I was heartbroken - it seemed like the 16:10 aspect ratio was perfect for me.
When the 16:9 displays took over and the 16:10 displays virtually disappeared, I was heartbroken - it seemed like the 16:10 aspect ratio was perfect for me.
Open System Preferences. Command-Option click on Displays. Select 90 degree rotation.
Viola - vertical resolution increased by 840 (on a 21.5 iMac). Bit hard on the neck, though.
I was being facetious. A proper solution would be to mount the display or iMac on VESA mounts, though that can be a costly solution since no Apple display or iMacs are lightweight (and I don't believe the 21.5" can even be VESA mounted, only the 27s.).