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Is my understanding correct that there are no @framework laptops in 16x9 (or 16x10) aspect ratios available right now? eg the pre-order for next quarter delivery is the (pkm.social)
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Is my understanding correct that there are no @framework laptops in 16x9 (or 16x10) aspect ratios available right now? eg the pre-order for next quarter delivery is the only option?

It is moderately likely I will need a laptop before that time window and dont want to miss the opportunity to get a framework (but the 3:2* aspect ratio... isn't for me).

*[edited aspect ratio to correct one]

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 10 months ago

The 16 in is 16:10, the 13in is 3:2. I suspect you'd end up liking the aspect ratio of you gave it a shot, I much prefer it to 16:9

[-] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Always wondered about this. Why do you like it? All computers were like this way back when so it can't be too bad but why do you orefer it?

[-] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

I mostly work in fullscreen windows and the 3:2 aspect ratio allows me to have more code/text on my screen at once, while keeping the laptops size small.

[-] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Generally, readibility is better when you have a larger vertical aspect the aspect ratio. Especially in the age where many sites are designed with verticality in mind due to the prevalence of mobile.

16:9 is good for media consumption and games, but its not ideal for general web browsing and reading.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

It's barely different anyway. Do the math, and it comes out to comparing 16:10 to 16:10.667

[-] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

What don't you like about 3:2? Just curious.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

@David_Eight There are a few reasons:

- momentum. I'm used to it and 3:2 is an unknown and I dont have room in my budget (money, time, attention) to experiment with an unknown

- I want the same aspect ratio for my laptop as my monitor when docked so that window configuration is consistent between both

- I like to use vertical split for side by side windows

- I occasionally play video games and watch movies which are often designed for 16x9

[-] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago
  1. You could just go to a store and look at a laptop with a 3:2 screen. There's plenty of them on sale today.
  2. Might be a legit problem, idk really.
  3. You still can with a 3:2 screen
  4. Also legit problem. Fun fact IMAX(2.83:2) movies are actually closer to 3:2 than 16:9. Standard movies are shot in 1.85:1(16.65:9) not 16:9. So no matter what screen you watch on it'll never be quit right. This fact doesn't help you at all I just think it's bullshit and wanted you to know lol.

But to answer your question, you are correct. The only Framework laptop you will be able to purchase in the near future is the 13.5 inch which is 3:2. So if that's a deal breaker for you, you'll need to buy something else.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

@David_Eight Thanks! Yeah, I'd like to look at a 3:2 at the store first but I'm not ready to convert as of right now. :)

That *IS* a fun fact! thank you for mentioning it. As a teenager, I worked as a projectionist at a movie theatre. Good times.

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