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.