[Sigia-l] Optimal Screen Size for 1024 x 768 Resolution?

[Jessica Enders]

Hello

The variations you have seen on those sites probably reflects the fact 
that you can never be sure exactly what someone gets above the fold. 
They may not have their windows maximised, they may or may not have a 
scrollbar, windows may have wider borders in some operating systems 
etc. It's really up to the browser and the user how much space they 
give to the content pane.

If you're concerned about being above the fold, you might want to read 
this recent Boxes & Arrows article: 
http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/blasting-the-myth-of.

Apologies if I'm telling you things you already know - I'm new to this 
list! :-)

Cheers

Jessica Enders
Director
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On 22/11/2007, at 1:00 AM, Jodi Bollaert wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The IAs in my work group have been asked to specify
> the optimal screen size for 1024 x 768 resolution for
> above the fold elements.
>
> We are recommending 960 wide x 560 tall.  However,
> someone told us that Apple is 980, NYtimes is 972.
> FoxSports is 982, ESPN is 990, AOL is 961, and Yahoo
> is 950.
>
> Can anyone explain why there might be so many
> variations?
>
> Thank you!
> Jodi
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