Comments on: Does the 27-Inch iMac Display Push Mainstream Dot-Pitch Tolerance? http://www.stationstops.com/2009/10/29/does-the-27-inch-imac-display-push-mainstream-dot-pitch-tolerance/ Metro-North Train Schedules and NYC Commuting Blog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:56:40 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: smudger http://www.stationstops.com/2009/10/29/does-the-27-inch-imac-display-push-mainstream-dot-pitch-tolerance/comment-page-1/#comment-4629 smudger Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:33:03 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/?p=3245#comment-4629 I agree. To zoom in has disadvantages and I usually reduce the resolution, which defeats the object. MAC should allow System fonts to be adjusted. How come none of their testers noticed the problem? I agree. To zoom in has disadvantages and I usually reduce the resolution, which defeats the object. MAC should allow System fonts to be adjusted. How come none of their testers noticed the problem?

]]> By: Fred http://www.stationstops.com/2009/10/29/does-the-27-inch-imac-display-push-mainstream-dot-pitch-tolerance/comment-page-1/#comment-4450 Fred Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:14:58 +0000 http://www.stationstops.com/?p=3245#comment-4450 I really cannot accept the comment 'Well, yes, but the tradeoff is that interface elements start to get really tiny and difficult to read- especially text, and especially for users over age 40.' Small dots give smaller granularity and therefore greater flexibility, although with OS X you some something like TinkerTool to change interface element font size. However I agree with the sentiment about glossy screens, what is driving this trend ?, it's surel not the users. The only good thing is my glossy iPhone screen is that it forced me to buy Anti-Glare Film which has stopped many a scratch; hopefully these inexpensive Anti-Glare films will become available for larger screens. I really cannot accept the comment

‘Well, yes, but the tradeoff is that interface elements start to get really tiny and difficult to read- especially text, and especially for users over age 40.’

Small dots give smaller granularity and therefore greater flexibility, although with OS X you some something like TinkerTool to change interface element font size.

However I agree with the sentiment about glossy screens, what is driving this trend ?, it’s surel not the users.

The only good thing is my glossy iPhone screen is that it forced me to buy Anti-Glare Film which has stopped many a scratch; hopefully these inexpensive Anti-Glare films will become available for larger screens.

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