Isn't it time we used the correct screen size when talking about monitors?

asdffdsa on 02/03/2016 - 20:29
Last edited 02/03/2016 - 20:29

Your 15.6" laptop is probably closer to 40cm, allowing for the edges of the screen. Your Kogan 24" 144hz monitor you bought through ozb is actually 61cm. The so called 95 you saw your workplace buy is actually 241cm, if the lack of " on the 95 made you suspicious and you read the specifications or the fine print on the box.

I understand converting for converting's sake is complication. I'm not going to start calling a Subway 6 inch a 15.24cm (although Subway themselves say they aim for a foot long length of approximately 30cm, not 12"!). But manufacturers specify their monitors in cm or mm numbers which we then convert to inches - why should we as consumers add complication and do differently? :)

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Comments

  • Axelstrife on 02/03/2016 - 21:07

    honestly if they where to start advertising in cm it would confuse me even more.
    im used to inches for screens now and see no need for cm.

    • tightrump on 03/03/2016 - 07:49

      I agree, although we'd get used to it after a while. Australia did in the early 70's, and maybe one day the Americans can too.

  • [Deactivated] on 02/03/2016 - 23:05
    +1

    It's an interesting point though.

    I have two 22 inch monitors on my desk but I just measured them.. one was 58cm and other 54cm. I do complain at subway about the length of the bread (ironic when they ask do you want 6inch or 12inch but offer you something that is neither)

  • [Deactivated] on 03/03/2016 - 00:10
    +1

    The inch rating the nominal screen size, not necessarily the viewable screen size.

    The only fix thats needed is that the advertised size should be the viewable size not nominated

    A much large problem in the CRT monitor days, not so much now though.

  • teardrops21 on 03/03/2016 - 08:12

    Stick to inches, one extra inch is so much more satisfying than an extra cm

    • tightrump on 03/03/2016 - 09:58

      Why settle for 1 measly inch when you could have TWO POINT FIVE FOUR cm?

      • [Deactivated] on 03/03/2016 - 17:56

        Ain't nobody got time for dat

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