Notebook LCD Resolution: Get the Graphics You Want and Need

The higher the notebook LCD resolution the more info and graphics you can view on the same sized screen. Video and images become more clear and defined as notebook screen resolution increases. Notebook LCD resolution values represent the number of pixels on the screen. The more pixels the greater the resolution and the better overall viewing experience for the user. Just like with today's TVs, widescreen displays are becoming increasingly popular with notebook consumers. Notebooks with standard displays are still available and have a 4:3 aspect ratio. Widescreen displays have either a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio. Here is a breakdown of the notebook LCD resolution associated with different screen sizes in both standard and widescreen formats:

Standard 4:3 aspect ratio
Super Video Graphics Array(SVGA): Notebook LCD resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. Found on notebook computers under 14" in screen size.
Extended Graphics Array(XGA): Screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Found on notebook computers with screen size 15 inches or less.

Super Extended Graphics Array(SXGA+): Notebook LCD resolution of 1400 x 1050 pixels. Found on notebook computers with screen size 14 inches or greater.

Ultra Extended Graphics Array(UXGA): Screen resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. Found on notebook computers with screen size 15 inches or greater.

Quad Extended Graphics Array(QXGA): Notebook LCD resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. Found on notebook computers over 17 inches in screen size.

Widescreen 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio
Wide Extended Graphics Array(WXGA): Screen resolution of 1366 x 768 or 1280 x 768 or 1280 x 800 pixels. Found on notebook computers with screen size 15.4 inches or less.

Wide Extended Graphics Array - Enhanced(WXGA+): Notebook LCD resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels. Found on notebook computers with screen size 14 inches or greater.

Wide Super Extended Graphics Array(WSXGA+): Screen resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels. Found on notebook computers with screen size 15.4 inches or greater.

Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array(WUXGA): Notebook LCD resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. Found on notebook computers with screen size 15.4 inches or greater.

The lowest-priced new notebooks on the market typically have 15.4 inch widescreens with 1280 x 800 notebook LCD resolution. You will find some low-priced notebooks with 14.1 inch widescreens and 1280 x 800 notebook LCD resolution.

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