what is a wide screen laptop?

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what is a wide screen laptop?

how can i tell when a laptop is a widescreen ?
is it better if yes why?
what is the difference?
why are some dvds widescreen what does it mean?

2006-12-31 07:02:59 · 2 answers · asked by rockandroll1968 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks

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All monitors (TV and computer) are measured diagonally so the number sounds bigger than measuring width or height. Normal display is 4:3 (width:height), widescreen is 16:9, or 33% wider. You can use this math to determine if any monitor is widescreen or not.

2007-01-04 11:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by GAF 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It has to do with the aspect ratio of the picture, regular TV is 4X3 and wide screen is 16X9.

2006-12-31 15:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋