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Originally Posted by Magnesus
I don't understand why all those tablets have wide screens. Well, actually I understand - they are the cheapest right now. Those screens are too narrow when used in portrait mode and too short when used in landscape world... I won't buy iPad but I have to admit - using better than TN screen (IPS) with 4:3 proportions was a very good decision by Apple.
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For reflowable formats then a widescreen device in portrait is fine and doesn't waste space, video is obviously better in most cases and they may also be a cheaper option due to wider availability.
Incidentally, go and measure your paper books, most of them will be closer to 16:10 than 4:3.