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16:10, also known as 8:5, is an aspect ratio mostly used for computer displays. The width of the display is 1.6 times its height.
LCD computer displays using the 16:10 ratio started to appear in the mass market from 2003. By 2008 16:10 had become the most common aspect ratio for LCD monitors and laptop displays. Since 2010, however, 16:9 has the become the mainstream standard, driven by the 1080p standard for high definition television.
History
Computer Displays
Industry moves towards 16:10 from 2003 to 2008
Until about 2003, most computer monitors had a 4:3 aspect ratio and some had 5:4. Between 2003 and 2006, monitors with 16:10 (8:5) aspect ratios became commonly available, first in laptops and later also in standalone monitors. Reasons for this transition were productive uses for such monitors, i.e. besides widescreen movie viewing and computer game play, are the word processor display of two standard letter pages side by side, as well as CAD displays of large-size drawings and CAD application menus at the same time.
In 2005-2008, 16:10 took over the position from 4:3 as the most sold aspect ratio for LCD monitors. At the time, 16:10 also had 90 percent of the notebook market and was the most common used aspect ratio for laptops. However, 16:10 had a short reign as the most common aspect ratio.
Industry moves away from 16:10 in 2008 to 16:9
Around 2008-2010, there was a rapid shift by entertainment and computer display manufacturers to the 16:9 aspect ratio, and by 2011, 16:10 had almost disappeared from new mass market products.
According to a report by displaysearch the reasons for this were/are:
- Innovative product concepts drives a new product cycle and stimulating the growth of the notebook PC and LCD monitor market.
- 16:9 provides better economic cut (panelization) in existing TFT LCD fabs.
- 16:9 products provide higher resolution and wider aspect ratio.
- The widespread adoption of High Definition in the consumer entertainment sector will help end users readily adopt the new products with the wider aspect ratio.
- The 16:9 panels provide an opportunity for PC brands to further diversify their products.
In 2012 most computer displays are produced in 16:9. 16:10 displays become more an more rare, both for notebooks, netbooks and monitors. Apple still produce most of their notebooks in 16:10.
Tablets
Tablets became a popular during the late 00s. The first tablets was in 4:3 but 16:10 tablets became soon popular.
Mobile Phones
In late 00s 16:10 became very popular in mobile phones. During 2012 there has been a shift to 16:9 but Apple still produce there mobile phones in 16:10.
16:10 Ratio Properties
The 16:10 (8:5) ratio, at 1.6, is close to the golden ratio (1.618..., often denoted φ). 5 and 8 are consecutive numbers in the Fibonacci sequence; that's why the 8/5 ratio is a close rational approximation to phi, the golden number.
Common screen resolutions of 16:10 screens
| Name | Dimensions | Diagonal screen size |
|---|---|---|
| WXGA | 1280×800 | 13–15 in (33–38 cm) |
| WXGA+ | 1440×900 | 13–19 in (33–48 cm) |
| WSXGA+ | 1680×1050 | 15–22 in (38–56 cm) |
| WUXGA | 1920×1200 | 17–28 in (43–71 cm) |
| WQXGA | 2560×1600 | 30 in (76 cm) |
See also
- Display aspect ratio - Different aspect ratios for computer monitors.
- Aspect ratio (image)
- Computer display standard
References
- http://lowendmac.com/musings/08mm/10-percent-notebook.html
- ^ http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-0A424DE8-28DF6E59/displaysearch/hs.xsl/070108_16by9_PR.asp Cite error: The named reference "display" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/02/widescreen-lcds-going-widescreen-by-2010/ Cite error: The named reference "engadget" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- NEMATech Computer Display Standards http://www.millertech.com/Technical_Specs.htm
- "Introduction--Monitor Technology Guide". necdisplay.com. Archived from the original on 2007-03-15. (currently offline)
- Displaysearch: "16:9 products provide higher resolution and wider aspect ratio." http://www.displaysearch.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-0A424DE8-28DF6E59/displaysearch/hs.xsl/070108_16by9_PR.asp