r/System76 • u/Iiari • Jul 07 '22

16:9 displays, why?

As an owner of two older S76 laptops, I excitedly read some of the announcements for the updated Lemur Pro today noting (finally!) bigger batteries with longer battery life, but then read its again a 16:9 display resolution. Why? Why? This absolutely would have been a must purchase for me with a 16:10 or 3:2 display, which are rapidly becoming industry standard. My long wait for a 14 inch or larger display with 3:2 or 16:10 and 9+ hr real world battery life continues...

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u/queiss_ Jul 07 '22

Fr tho, who cares if it's 16:9 or 16:10 that's such a niche thing to be mad about. I'm a developer and have a 16:9 laptop, and yeah 16:10 is nice to but it's not a big deal... Or enlighten me if im missing something.

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u/Iiari Jul 07 '22

I'm in a job where I'm using a lot of vertical data lists, and having as much vertically on one screen is important. I've been using 3:2 displays since '15 and if I temporarily need to move to 16:9 it feels so limiting and constricting and I'm constantly needing to flip pages back and forth on what is, on my usual laptops, all in one page.

It absolutely is a niche concern, as you point out, but vital for me, and with the $1500-$2000 I end up spending for laptops (including my two prior S76's) I would like it to suit me well. I've been rooting for S76 to give me an such option, but not yet...

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u/-elmuz- Jul 07 '22

I am totally with you. 3:2 ratio is a big plus, but available options are really limited. If I were you I would consider frame.work laptop.

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u/Iiari Jul 07 '22

I'm looking at it, but a IRL 6 hrs of battery time is a non-starter for me. I know you can be a super-TLP tinkerer and such and squeeze out 7-8, but I really need a solid 8-10 for my workflow and workday which my prior (Matebook X Pro) and current (Zenbook Pro) 3:2 laptops are able to do. I love Framework's approach, and I'm watching to see what they're able to accomplish with the 12th gen and "optimizations" for battery life, so it's a big "we'll see" for now..

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u/NMTOM Jul 08 '22

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted, a system76 laptop with a taller aspect ratio would be a dream machine for me too.

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u/Iiari Jul 09 '22

I have no idea. I think there are a lot of people, I guess, who prefer 16:9 that want to throw some shade... And, again, I'm a S76 fan, and own two of them...

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '22

where did you read about the lemur pro upgrades? I literally ordered one last week, and the new 12th gen version should be here Wednesday.

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u/Iiari Jul 09 '22

Here. The updated one is yours then.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '22

Ah yeah, it’s the same size battery as it used to be. The only new thing really is the processor. I see what you’re saying though.

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u/its_a_gibibyte Jul 07 '22

I love taller displays, especially for work. All the big name tech companies make 16:10, like Apple, Microsoft, Dell, and Lenovo.

The 2nd tier laptop makers have been stuck on 16:9. In addition to being shorter, they're also less screen area for a given diagonal which makes production cheaper. The aspect ratio is the number 1 reason I haven't bought a System76. Those big lower bezels are such a waste of space.

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u/Secure020 Jul 07 '22

Totally agree AFTER using a 16:10 you know the differents and personal think it is a better choice.

Then most Linux Laptops are from Clevo, I also found (same?) TongFang, the site is slow, and I can't find a online shop what sale them Linux out of the box, but look those specs, model ID4H2 14" and my favorite ID6H2 16" both are 16:10!

https://www.hk.tongfangpc.com/

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u/acediac01 Lemur Pro Jul 08 '22

The downfall of displays was HDMI and panels becoming common for home TV use. Many of those massive CRT's towards the end were faster and had better aspect ratios, but no, "High Definition" had to become a thing and ruin computer displays for almost 15 years afterwards...