[ltp] SXGA+ versus XGA resolution, any suggestions?

[Richard Neill]

Jim Harvey wrote:
> prosolutions@gmx.net wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm deciding on getting a Thinkpad and have a question about the
>> difference between SXGA+ (1400x1050) versus XGA (1024x768) resolution.
> 
> 
> You know this *really* annoys me.  Who thought up this scheme of
> designating screen resolution with random letters?  What's wrong
> with just saying 1400x1050?  I look at the advertisements for laptops
> these days and have no idea of the screen layout.
> 

It's even worse that that! A 15" widescreen is *smaller* than a 15" 
regular. Honestly, I think they should be called "shortscreen"!

Richard


P.S. VGA = 640x480
      UXGA = 1600x1200
      WUGXA = 1600x900  (I think)